In a message dated Sat, 27 Jul 2002 8:08:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, RCzekay@AOL.COM writes: > Why not do it the old fashioned way on grands, and do a first class, and permanent job by replacing the old pin block, instead of all of the "chemical" treatments, which over time would sure be a failure. Any grand piano worthy of restoring for the next generation of owners MUST have a new pin block. Treating a pin block with Schaaf's pin tight is a waste of time and money. Vary rarely does it make a significant change in the torque. Of course, on uprights, the only option is to > restring with over size tuning pins. > > Just my two cents on the topic. > > Roy Czekay, > > Milwaukee, WI In a perfect world restringing with a new pinblock would be wonderful. In a perfect world we would replace the pin blocks in uprights rather than drive in oversize pins. Dang, I just realized how imperfect my world is!! David Koelzer Vintage Pianos DFW
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