Hello all

[David Love]

There's also the low torque pins that allow you to go up in half size
increments while keeping the top of the pin at a #2.  I often go from a #2
to a #3 1/2 bottom with a #2 top.  

David Love
davidlovepianos@earthlink.net


> [Original Message]
> From: Farrell <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
> To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Date: 3/12/2003 3:39:30 AM
> Subject: Re: Hello all
>
> 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
> > 
> > 
> > 
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