Replacing Spinet Strings

[Dick Beaton]

Bill....
The difficulty one runs into when replacing a plain wire string is when it has to go behind the bass strings.  The curtain rod only solves that part of the problem.  
Dick RPT MT
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William R. Monroe" <pianowrmonroe@hotmail.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2002 2:45 PM
Subject: Re: Replacing Spinet Strings


> List,
> 
> After reading a few of these comments about curtain rods for putting on a
> string, I am a little confused on when the rod comes off.  It would seem
> that one would need to remove the rod prior to feeding the string up
> throught the pressure bar, yes?  Or no?
> 
> Thanks to all who have responded.
> Bill Monroe (Associate)
> Salt Lake City, UT
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dick Beaton" <rbeaton@initco.net>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2002 10:33 AM
> Subject: Re: Replacing Spinet Strings
> 
> 
> > Hi all....
> > Take a piece of curtain rod...the type that is folded....fold the string
> and slide it down inside the rod.  This can be inserted behind the bass
> strings. pull the bottom of the loop out and slip it over the hitch pin and
> lock it there with a clamp. Now take care of the top in the usual fashion.
> When finished the rod will easily come off and you can put the tension on
> and finish.  Pull it up a half step sharp and back it down.  Good luck!
> > Dick RPT MT
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <kam544@flash.net>
> > To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2002 7:16 AM
> > Subject: Re: Replacing Spinet Strings
> >
> >
> > > >...Is there...some invented tool to simplify the procedure?...
> > > >William R. Monroe...
> > >
> > > William, List,
> > >
> > > Yes, there is!
> > >
> > > The Stringer, Part #STG-2000
> > > Pianotek Supply Company
> > > 1-248-545-1599
> > > 1-800-347-3854 (orders only)
> > >
> > > (With 2 rubber bolt caps I also use this tool as a lid prop for upright
> > > pianos w/grand type top cover)
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Keith McGavern
> > > Registered Piano Technician
> > > Oklahoma Chapter 731
> > > Piano Technicians Guild
> > > USA
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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