List. I've been reading this thread with some interest. I had the opportunity to spend some time on the production line at the Charles Walter Piano Co. here in Elkhart, Indiana. One of their employees "Tony" strings all day long and has been doing this for some 10 + years at Walter. He can string a console in 4 hours, and a grand in under 6 hours from start to finish. I watched him one afternoon. Tools are precisely placed and palm nailer hanging from above. Don't blink an eye or you'll miss a movement. No lost motion in his methods. He is something else. Others have mentioned him in past discussions on stringing, just thought I'd comment here again. It took me about 16 hours on my first grand restringing. However, I hired Tony to stand and watch and give me pointers as I moved along over a 4 evening work schedule at my home garage shop.
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