Hello all

[Dave Nereson]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg Newell" <gnewell@ameritech.net>
To: "Phil Bondi" <tito@philbondi.com>; "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 11:21 AM
Subject: Re: Hello all


> 
> Phil,
>          Back when I would restring without replacing the block I tried 
> what you suggest .... once. Felt great initially and then deteriorated to 
> loose and sloppy in a short period of time. Lots of luck!  Suggestions? If 
> it's worth doing at all, replace the block.
> 
> Greg
> 
> 
> At 04:37 AM 3/12/2003, 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
> >
> >
> >
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> 
> Greg Newell
> mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net 
> 


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Now, when someone is searching the archives for discussions on pinblocks, reaming, and re-pinning, how will they know to type in "Hello all" in the search category?   --David Nereson, RPT, Denver
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