Tuning Pin Dope

[Richard Strang]

Where does one find walnut veneer? Sounds like a good idea. I have always
used sandpaper and it works good, but veneer sounds a lot better. Do you put
a dab of white glue on it, or just stick it in?

Richard

-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On
Behalf Of Joseph Garrett
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 12:36 PM
To: pianotech@ptg.org
Subject: Re: Tuning Pin Dope


Julia queried: ",

             What is a good recipe for simple tuning pin dope? How many
parts
rosin to alcohol? Are there other ingredients besides those two? How long
will it last to revive the pin tightness? Must one work quickly with it
because
it dries fast? Are there any disadvantages? What are other options?

Julia Gottchall,
Reading PA

Julia,
"Pin Dope" is olde technology that is waaaaaaaaaay past it's time, IMO. I,
personally, have become a fan of CA glue, (very thin), in recent times. It
works. For how long, I don't know, but I suspect much longer than the "pin
dopes". I was extremely critical and skeptical regarding CA, but I think
this is one place were it does a good job. (I still maintain it has no place
in an action!)(Flame suit zipped tightly.<G>
Of course there are other options. If there are just a few loose pins, I
still prefer to shim with Walnut veneer. (NOT metal bushings, sandpaper or
whatever.) Also, I utilize plugging from time to time.
Please let the "pin dope" die a natural death and try something else.<G>
Best Regards,
Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
Captain, Tool Police
Squares Are I


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