Avery, Yes, as to the 4/0s. I probably should also have said that I don't go around replacing pinblocks just because I am restringing. If things are tight and stable with 2/0s, one could almost defy conventional wisdom and use 3/0s - I've had only mixed success with this, so generally to the double oversize and get it over with. Also, recently there was some talk about reamers. Personally, spoon reamers seem to me to be (potentially) too unstable (e.g., too prone to wobble during use). Therefore, I use automotive valve guide reames. These are nominally adjustable, most have four reasonably parallel flutes and are available from KD tools, at least, in a set of four which covers all of the diameters we're likely to run into. Used attached to my trusty Milwaukee (which, at slow speed is rated @ 180 rpm) they leave a nicely finished surface for driving and tuning. As with so much else, a very great deal depends on the circumstances of the specific instruments. Best. Horace >Horace, > > Thanks for the post. It should very definitely come in useful. Out of >curiosity, why not above 4/0 pins on a D, but yes on a B? I don't really >like to use above a 4/0 anyway, but I was just wondering about the >difference. Something to do with ease and/or stability of tuning in a >concert situation maybe? > Thanks. > >Avery > >> 4.- When stringing, do not go over 4/0 pins on Ds (period, no >> negotiation) or 5/0s on Bs (and smaller, depending on >> condition of the block). >> >>Horace > >_____________________________________ >Avery Todd >Moores School of Music >University of Houston >Houston, TX 77204-4893 >713-743-3226 >atodd@uh.edu >http://www.uh.edu/music/ >_____________________________________ Horace Greeley hgreeley@leland.stanford.edu LiNCS voice: 415/725-4627 Stanford University fax: 415/725-9942
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