[CAUT] Reaming block?

[Chris Solliday]

I just don't like reaming, it never seems to work for me. My first choice is
same size pins and shim loose holes with walnut veneer. My second choice is
your choice up one size with low torq heads. But no reaming.
After that anything goes all the way to
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan McCoy" <amccoy at mail.ewu.edu>
To: <caut at ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 11:48 AM
Subject: [CAUT] Reaming block?


> Hi Folks (at least those of you still out there),
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> I'm about to repin a not-too-old pinblock. It had 2/0 pins and I'm gonna
use
> LoTorq 3/0 pins. The block felt fine. I'm restringing because of other
> issues with this piano - wildly mismatched bass strings, false beats and
> such. I'd like to find out how other folks treat the block before
> re-pinning. Anyone ream? With what type of bit?
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> I have tried reaming with a double-fluted reamer in the past but didn't
like
> the results. Too inconsistent. I've also just done nothing to the block,
> with good results.
>
> Your thoughts would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Alan
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> -- Alan McCoy, RPT
> Eastern Washington University
> amccoy at mail.ewu.edu
> 509-359-4627
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