You're thinkin' straight Phil. The general rule is that if torque is adequate with old strings, go up one size when restringing, if torque was low with current strings, go up two sizes. Exactly where one draws lines, I don't really know. But with your very decent reported torque, one size up should give you plenty of increased torque. Now what about reaming, etc.??????? Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phil Bondi" <tito@philbondi.com> To: "Newtonville" <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 4:37 AM Subject: Hello all > ..question regarding re-pinning a block.. > > I've always been under the understanding that if you are going to just > re-pin and re-string, you go up 2 sizes on the pins, correct? > > Not always? > > I have a piano in my possession that I believe could go up just one size, > from 2's to 3's, because the torque is solid across the block(70-100lbs.). > I'm afraid if I go up 2 sizes, I'll need a 12' breaker bar to tune with. > > Replacing the block is not an option. This is a dealer's used piano, and he > wants minimum work for maximum return. I can't argue with his assessment of > the block..it's a Baldwin E for those of you still reading.. > > Suggestions? Comments? Concerns? > > -Phil Bondi (Fl.) > phil@philbondi.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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