In a message dated Sat, 3 Aug 2002 9:14:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, joegarrett@earthlink.net writes: > > > Carl & Dave, > I never have that problem, because I put all the wire sizes on the plate > with small transfer numbers, (including the 1/2 sizes with even smaller > transfer numbers). > The Golf Tee is a real good idea, though. Since my Son and Grandson are > avid golfers, I now have a good use for all those golf tees I pick up out of > my lawn, while mowing. <G> Oh, once the wire sizes of the scale is on the > plate, I coat them with Varathane to help them stay there and not be rubbed > off with normal cleaning, etc. > Best Regards, > Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) > > I'm never lost, because everyone is telling me where to go. > <G> Better yet, why not use rub-on transfer numbers onto the plate and mark the scale. All the office supply houses carry them. Reasonably priced ( $3-$4) with enough numbers to do 5 or 6 pianos. I don't know about you but I get a bit grumpy when restringing is done and the scale is not marked on the plate. In my opinion, it is a courtesy we all should do for the next person who has to work on the instrument. Not to mention it reduces stringing errors. Tom Servinsky, RPT Tom and Joe, I do the same, though when I string I tend to go into a hypnotic state (coma?) and need a physical barrier as a reminder to change string sizes. I may be slow but at least I'm not very good. David Koelzer Vintage Pianos DFW
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