In a message dated 95-12-18 17:34:48 EST, you write: > I remeber that I couln't >drive the new pins in with a 4 lb. hammer until he suggested rubbing the pins >with violin bow rosin. It was a good thing that nobody was around to hear my >"comments" while tuning this monster! When I restring (and repin), I varnish the holes with a gun-cleaning brush and then cover the pins with talcum powder. I've just always done it this way and have never had jumpy pins (even with falconwood blocks). Does anyone else use this method? Eric Leatha tunrboy@aol.com
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