Michael Gamble wrote: > Hello List > Since this is a generally hot debate (we need something hot - > considering the weather!) I would like to go a little further and > debate the issue: Does the panel think the holes should be reamed out > before inserting the new pins. Not me... I think they should be roughed up a bit... but nothing more then an appropriate grade of sandpaper cleverly glued onto a 5.5 mm hammer shank will accomplish. > Issue 1: the reamer will break down the old glazed surface and prepare > the hole for the new pin. You don't need a reamer to do that, and arguably there are better ways in the first place. > Issue 2: what size reamer for what size pin? Since I never use a reamer..... grin. > Issue 3: Should the reamer be a tapered one to allow a tightening > characteristic for the replacement pin? Don't think so... it would just make the rest of the hole looser :) > Over to you. > The cold is coming to the Sussex Downlands (so they say) > Michael G (UK) Cheers RicB
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