Phil, I've never gone up two sizes unless there are a "ton" of loose pins! And if there are "that" many loose pins, there might be some other problem which would necessitate a new block! Besides, you might want to/have to restring it again someday. Also without a new block! Avery At 04:37 AM 03/12/03 -0500, you wrote: >..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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