---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment The idea is brilliant and I am going to use it. I've been putting the tools in handle-first, which risks the occasional stabbing. The numbers ARE the actual size in thousandths of an inch. For example, #48 is .048". Subtract ten from the number and divide by two to match the center pin sizes. So a 48 gives you 48-10=38, 38/2=19. So the #48 tool is, in theory, the same diameter as a #19 center pin. But if you are using it to ream (actually remove) some felt, start with a smaller size, then burnish with the correct size (smooth part of tool only) or a tapered burnisher to compact the felt and try the pin for fit. Alan Barnard Salem, Missouri ----- Original Message ----- From: Brian Doepke To: Pianotech Sent: 01/10/2006 7:06:05 AM Subject: works for me.. Just sharing an idea that worked for me last night. After getting a new set of flange burnishing tools, I found that it was kind of tricky to re-insert them into the cloth case. The long needles would catch on the cloth. I measured and then cut some plastic drinking straws and slid one into each needle pouch. The pouch “downbearing” holds the straws in place and now the tools slide right in with out the hassle of getting caught on the interior material. Also, does any one know the actual diameters of these tools? Right now all I have are the numbers 48, 49, ect. that are printed on the handles. Brian P. Doepke AAA Piano Works, Inc. 260-432-2043 260-417-1298 ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/21/e4/53/42/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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