[pianotech] String coiler

[Gene Nelson]

Only used it once.
Cumbersome and slower than pre-coiling on a tuning pin. Positioning may need 
to be modified as you work around the struts - this is an adjustment in the 
thing that controls the rotation - as clearance may not allow enough turns. 
My coils are more consistent when I pre-coil on a pin.
I had to modify the tool as the part that fits under the coil was too thick 
and could gouge the plate.
There might be slightly less chance of buggering up a newly refinished plate 
with the tool as opposed to pre-coiling - in my opinion.
Gene
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Osborne" <RVE at BVUNET.NET>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 7:31 AM
Subject: [pianotech] String coiler


> Greetings list,
> I'm wondering if any of you have ever used the Sciortino Insta-Coiler  for 
> stringing a piano.  If  so, I would love to read your thoughts on  this 
> piece of equipment.  Thanks.
>
> Rick Osborrne
> rve at bvunet.net
> www.rickosborne.net
>