What is the general opinion about teflon? Is everyone out there replacing teflon parts with every opportunity to do so? (Iam.) Is there any redeeming value to keeping teflon? (I don't think so.) I'm curious if there's anyone out there still defending teflon. Also, to set the record straight, I never intended to take "pot shots" at Ernie Juhn. I have the highest regard and respect for anyone who has done so much for our profession and for PTG in particular. I still don't agree with many of the things he has said recently, but I certainly believe the whole discussion about what PTG was, is and will be, is worth the space here on pianotech. Regarding the questions from our English colleagues, I'm curious to know how well they feel their professional organizations work over there. By opening our organization to more than just tested professionals, we have more dues paying members and probably have more resources, economically speaking, to "do things" (Journal, convention, benefits, etc.) But, the down side is that we sacrifice the "purity" of the organization by letting in untested members. In regard to reamers, I have used the old tuning pin as a reamer. Before you hyperventilate on this one, hear me out. A technician at Yamaha suggested taking the old pin, and filing four flat sides (don't square off the pin, leave rounded corners). Chuck the pin in a drill and quickly ream each hole. This method takes off just enough material to make the next size pin fit beautifully and the tightness is consistent from pin to pin. I've tried this method twice and gotten wonderful results. Richard West University of Nebraska
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