Tuning pin polisher

[larudee@pacbell.net]

Todd,

In that situation I have left the old pins in, turned them out only as
little as necessary (usually not more than about one turn), and made the
coils before putting them on the strings.  Works great if the pins are solid
to begin with, and smaller pins are always better, everything else being
equal.

I have used the Schaff cleaning supplies and they work well, although some
pins shine up better than others, depending on the metal used by the
manufacturer.

Paul S. Larudee

"Todd L. Mapes" wrote:

> List,
>
> I've come across a piano that has some moisture damage, namely, rusty
> tuning pins and coils.  I would like to restring the piano; however, the
> pins feel solid in the pinblock, so I hate to remove the pins and
> replace them with new ones.  They are size 2/0.  What would you do?  Has
> anyone tried the tuning pin cleaner kit that Schaff sells (drill
> attachment gizmo)?  Would you clean them or just pull them out and
> replace with 3/0 pins?
>
> Todd L. Mapes
> PTG Assoc. Member
> Fort Smith, AR