Using West system epoxy as a "shim" undersizing large Tuning pin holes. Was #6 pins. Did a test. Feels tight, not as ideal as I would like but tight. How permanent a repair is this type of thing? Will the epoxy repair polish, ware, and fail? Client is willing to pay for an upright pin block if I insist. Its an old piano, some soundboard screws. I am wondering about the cost/reward on the pin block, looking for judgement on the longevity of epoxy repair. Its getting string, hammers, bushings, action overhaul. This test repair was done by plugging with #2 pin and epoxy, removing the pin, and using #5. Its tight. Tempted to try again, mixing in some fibber saved from grinding Bolduc's maple blocks. This might improve the feel. So, do you still vote for the block? Do some consider the epoxy permanent, or liable to fail? Only done upright pin block twice but with a new board and bridge. Dave Renaud RPT Canada ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca
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