This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Thanks, Joe. Tool #1 looks good, I'll give it a try. Now about #2, how = would this be different from the Mannino lifter with the nicely machined = groove for lifting? I guess I'm a spaz or maybe just a weakling, but I = just can't get it to work for me. It does, however, make really = impressive sounds when it slips. :-) Barbara (maybe it's a girl arm or hand strength thing) Richmond, RPT ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Joseph Garrett=20 To: pianotech=20 Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 8:10 PM Subject: Re: Remedial String Leveling Installment #2.<G> I'm sending each, separately, so's not to go over = the size limits.<G> This tool is made from a piece of Brass Bar Stock, 1/4"x3/8". The bend = is done "cold". (Put it in a vise and hit it with a dead blow hammer.) = The grooves are simply cut with a regular hacksaw, which should give you = a groove that will accomodate most string sizes. Cut the grooves about = 1/16" deep. Grind to get the clearance to access the middle string(s). The way this tool works, is to simply put it on the string and = push/pull with very little effort. Go easy, as this tool will give you = "massive" results!!! I usually use this tool, over all others, as it is = so effortless and controllable. Pull to raise the string. Push to lower. = I usually place the tool about 1/2" from the agraffe to get the desired = results. Have fun.<G> Installment #3 is next. (a side view of this tool). Regards, Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon) Captain, Tool Police Squares R I -------------------------------------------------------------------------= ----- _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/73/00/e0/2c/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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