So those tuning pegs are called 'beckets'; have I got that right? And they fit into a friction sleeve? Friction is enough to hold the tension of these strings? Amazing! (Please correct me if I've misunderstood). Thanks Nate, another of your many triumphs.
I'm so glad you asked. I know I could have taken more time to better spell this out in the video. The pegs are actually called tuning pins. The hole in the pin that receives the string is called a beckett. No idea why! And yes it's just friction with wood that keeps them in place.
Dude! I’m a (hobbyist) luthier. I thought WE had to develop a wide range of skills-but your palette is even broader. (And your physical strength more critical! 😆 ) You’ve impressed me!
Hi Nate. I’m sitting by the fire listening to rolls on my house full of pianos and things but I must be some type of nerd too because I love your videos!! I watch all your restorations and he way you take us through them from trash to treasure. We really are out here watching and we care!! It’s very interesting… at least to me and us other hardcore enthusiasts. Looking forward to hearing this one play again.
I am very much enjoying this series. Keep up the good work. In addition to being a good craftsman, you have style of humor that is all your own. As George Burns used to say, "no one is going to steal an act like that." I am awaiting the next installment.
The humor helps get through the arduous work. I'm glad you're enjoying the series so far. There's more to come, though I'm not sure what we'll get to next as I've run into a dead end waiting for parts.
When working on pianos(or organs, accordions, guitars, etc), you are always either waiting on parts or waiting for something to dry.@@nateoutsidethevacuum
Next episode - excellent !! 03:20 nah, forget it! 😂😂😂😂. I have to watch each video maybe 2-3 times Nate as there is so much within them, both in instruction and subtle Easter egg humor. Much appreciated, stay well.
Ain't that the truth haha; great video Nate. I hope one day I can have my own shop to do this as well, though I'm certainly not ready for a restringing job LOL
You need some kind of armature that could hold the tool that you insert the pin into to first wind the string onto it, the black tool with the pin that bends the wire. Picking up and putting down tools is such a time eater, if you could mount that tool you could just thread the wire into the pin, insert it into the handy tool make the 2.5 turns with the winding handle and pull the pin back out. Just a thought.
@@nateoutsidethevacuum I agree with @applied.precision. In watching some of your other videos I thought about process flow and lean manufacturing techniques for operators that I've studied in college/seen in my job. When you change tools for each step on each part you loose more time (i.e. 88 pick-up hand motions for just 1 tool, 176 motions for 2 tools...and that doesn't include the time/motions you take to put the tools back down too!) On the other hand (insert Nate pun), you can perform one step for all parts without switching tools and then switch over tools for each remaining step. Obviously you can't apply this in all aspects of your work, but when there is true repetition it could be applied. Just something to think about going forward. It could save you a lot of time in the many repetitive areas of piano rebuilding!
4:44 I think you mean "Bondo brand auto body filler" as glazing putty is for fixing windows, and it's a very oily putty that takes weeks or months to dry completely. So I doubt you'd be using that on a piano.
So those tuning pegs are called 'beckets'; have I got that right? And they fit into a friction sleeve? Friction is enough to hold the tension of these strings? Amazing! (Please correct me if I've misunderstood). Thanks Nate, another of your many triumphs.
I'm so glad you asked. I know I could have taken more time to better spell this out in the video. The pegs are actually called tuning pins. The hole in the pin that receives the string is called a beckett. No idea why! And yes it's just friction with wood that keeps them in place.
@@nateoutsidethevacuum Amazing that friction can hold that tension. Thanks for your speedy reply.
@@MarkMcCluney Yes I was suppressed too, thats some force they are under.
Dude! I’m a (hobbyist) luthier. I thought WE had to develop a wide range of skills-but your palette is even broader. (And your physical strength more critical! 😆 ) You’ve impressed me!
Hey, thank you! Most guys hammer all those pins in by hand. But I'm not *that* tough!
Hi Nate. I’m sitting by the fire listening to rolls on my house full of pianos and things but I must be some type of nerd too because I love your videos!!
I watch all your restorations and he way you take us through them from trash to treasure.
We really are out here watching and we care!! It’s very interesting… at least to me and us other hardcore enthusiasts. Looking forward to hearing this one play again.
I’m not on my house but thankfully in it.
This makes my day, thank you! Trash to treasure is my favorite game! I still have a long way to go with this one.
found your channel yesterday and binged everything. thank you for documenting the process. im happy to see these great instruments come back to life.
Wow, thank you! It's fun to share the process.
Well done!
Unique way of griptan clamping, that third hand comes in handy too 🙂
It's minimally invasive which I really like.
This is going to be wonderful when done!!!!!!!! I am so amazed at your skill level AND it just keeps getting better.
Thank you so much! I'm learning all the time (whether I like it or not).
Keep up the good world Nate.I know it will look and work beautifully when you are done with it. You always do top notch work.
Thank you! This project is definitely giving me a run for my money. But I will keep moving forward.
Ahhh! It's so nice to hear a tuned piano! Great video Nate!
Big thanks to Steve for all his help!
I am very much enjoying this series. Keep up the good work. In addition to being a good craftsman, you have style of humor that is all your own. As George Burns used to say, "no one is going to steal an act like that." I am awaiting the next installment.
The humor helps get through the arduous work. I'm glad you're enjoying the series so far. There's more to come, though I'm not sure what we'll get to next as I've run into a dead end waiting for parts.
When working on pianos(or organs, accordions, guitars, etc), you are always either waiting on parts or waiting for something to dry.@@nateoutsidethevacuum
Next episode - excellent !! 03:20 nah, forget it! 😂😂😂😂. I have to watch each video maybe 2-3 times Nate as there is so much within them, both in instruction and subtle Easter egg humor. Much appreciated, stay well.
Sometimes it's hard to know when to stop! Thank you so much for your time and attention.
Wow that running peg clamp is genius
It's all in the book!
Ain't that the truth haha; great video Nate. I hope one day I can have my own shop to do this as well, though I'm certainly not ready for a restringing job LOL
I've done nearly 20 and I'm still learning. Good luck and thank you for tuning in!
Very nice! All of that string work is easier said than done. I'm excited to see the result of all of your hard work!
It's definitely tedious and resource intensive, but well worth it.
Awsome! looks just like new!
A nice side-effect of the repairs!
You know I'm going to be watching real close!
I'm glad! I'm better at showing than telling.
You need some kind of armature that could hold the tool that you insert the pin into to first wind the string onto it, the black tool with the pin that bends the wire. Picking up and putting down tools is such a time eater, if you could mount that tool you could just thread the wire into the pin, insert it into the handy tool make the 2.5 turns with the winding handle and pull the pin back out. Just a thought.
That sounds interesting, but I'm having trouble picturing it. You're right, the "travel time" between tool changes is definitely a drag.
@@nateoutsidethevacuum I agree with @applied.precision. In watching some of your other videos I thought about process flow and lean manufacturing techniques for operators that I've studied in college/seen in my job. When you change tools for each step on each part you loose more time (i.e. 88 pick-up hand motions for just 1 tool, 176 motions for 2 tools...and that doesn't include the time/motions you take to put the tools back down too!) On the other hand (insert Nate pun), you can perform one step for all parts without switching tools and then switch over tools for each remaining step. Obviously you can't apply this in all aspects of your work, but when there is true repetition it could be applied. Just something to think about going forward. It could save you a lot of time in the many repetitive areas of piano rebuilding!
Nice work as always Nate!
I appreciate it!
Great segment and yayeeeee for Steve!!
I couldn't do it without Steve! I'm so lucky for all his help.
Can't wait to SEE more! :D
This is just the tip of the iceberg!
Hey Nate
I have that book. There is also a second book by Art on rebuilding the player piano mechanism. But im sure you have that one as well.
I do! I wouldn't be here without them.
Great Video Nate I Enjoyed it 😊
I'm glad! Thank you.
"You know the drill" :)
Hehe!
I wonder of the spray paint would help if you had gloves painted with it? 🤣🤣
Looks and sounds so much better 2x👍
I don't know if I could afford that! Thanks for watching: :)
4:44 I think you mean "Bondo brand auto body filler" as glazing putty is for fixing windows, and it's a very oily putty that takes weeks or months to dry completely. So I doubt you'd be using that on a piano.
1:23 Who was Russ Cavanaugh? A tuner?
Where do you get your string replicated? Is it john trefz still, or someone else?
Mapes replicated the bass strings.