A. Forster: tech #? bridge pin repair

[Ron Torrella]

On  8 Sep 96, AKarab@aol.com wrote:

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> Opinions on remedies?  I'm picturing moving the relevant strings
> aside, checking pin positions, and using runny CA at their bases.
> I'm assuming I won't be putting in new bridge pins, (client is on
> fixed income and I may not be able to establish a warranty claim if
> I can't find a contact #) I don't want to pull out the old and leave
> my tool's imprint on the pin; or is that silly?  If time and prints
> weren't issues, I could go with the pull 'em out and swab with
> epoxee method.  But are the results considerably different from
> those obtained with CA, on a new piano?

I can't see how you're going to get that epoxy well into the bridge
if you don't remove the occupant pins.  If munging the pin is a
concern, try using a pliers that doesn't have teeth or a pair of
"duckbill" pliers.
Ron Torrella
Piano Technician