> I am restringing a Baldwin R. I do have the Baldwin Technical specs on > Downbearing. The restringing procedure mentions setting down bearing. > This is where I would like to know what tool is best to raise or lower > the strings according to the specs. > > Jack Houweling A mild steel rod with a hole big enough to go over the hitch pin, and a small hammer works well for lowering. A coil lifter, sitting on a piece of wood or hard leather to protect the plate, works well (enough) for prying them up. Ron N
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