[pianotech] Replacing strings and coil lifters

[Joe Goss]

Yes There is. But it does not always something that a single person can do. 
One needs a third hand to pull the string tight as the other person is 
tightening the tuning pin and watching where the wire is going.
I use a screw driver to help start the Beckett and then tighten the string . 
Or make the becket with a round shoulder / flat jaw pliers
Joe Goss BSMusEd MMusEd RPT
imatunr at srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com
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Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 3:56 PM
Subject: [pianotech] Replacing strings and coil lifters


> Too often when replacing a single string there's not enough room for my 
> coil lifter to work properly, so I have a dental pick with a hook on the 
> end that helps, and a mini-flat blade screw driver with the blade bent in 
> a L. But, that slows the whole process down and makes me think there has 
> to be a better way. Are there any other crafty ways to lift a coil while 
> tightening a single string?
>
> TIA,
> -A-
>