[pianotech] Replacing strings and coil lifters

[Ed Foote]

Greetings,
Yes, I use a regular string-hook that I have ground down just enough to grab the string.  It fits anywhere among the pin field. I make sure the  coil is higher than its final position as I tighten it,and then tap it level when it is tight enough to hold its place.

Ed foote

On Oct 24, 2011, at 11:56 AM, <atrav27 at att.net> wrote:

> 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-