As this is my first attempt to log into pianotech, let me first say hey! I have already received valuable info so thanks to all on line. Starting questions are: should I be charged $.10 for each message? All of the messages come postage due. Is this normal as I am on Compuserve? Secondly, I ran into a Kawai Vertical today that had a bridge pin broken off around note 84 or so. Someone apparently broke it while pulling up on a broken string at that spot. I noticed it was flush with the top of the bridge and therefore nothing was available to grab hold of. I seem to recall some sort of drill bit available, some what like a hole saw that just fits over ths size of the pin.. After drilling, fill and repin. Is this anywhere correct and where might I find this bit, and what is it called? Also, what would I use to fill the hole, perhaps CA hot stuff (green) or dowell material (from pinblock material?) How would I obtain a dowell strong enough, if not from pin block stock, and how would I reduce size of material to fit the hole?? Any help appreciated. Thankx
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