In a message dated 9/3/99 2:35:52 PM Pacific Daylight Time, lawsonic@global.co.za writes: << 1) Is there an easy way to level tuning pins after a restring/re-pin other than line of sight? Tape a hammer shank to your pin driver, trim it to the desired height and when pouding in the pins, as the bottom of the shank touch's the plate, stop pounding. This method you will have consistent hammer height. 2) Has anyone made a ratchet capstan tool, for when you really have to move the capstans up or down a lot :( Not for ratchets but for key capstans, I purchase a stock wrench from the supplier and modify it. Trim the pointer on a grinder to where it is smaller in diameter and sharp to the touch. The supply houses also carry non holed capstan wrenches in 3 sizes, including Steinway which has a larger capstan. Hope this helps. Dave Peake, RPT Portland Chapter Oregon City, OR
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