tuning pin bushings too big

William R. Monroe pianotech at a440piano.net
Mon May 15 21:30:58 MDT 2006


Bob,

I'm not an expert, but I'd say if there is room (and I suspect there is)
just drill out the plate to enlarge the existing tuning pin holes in the
plate to whatever size bushing you wish to use.

Regards,
William R. Monroe

> On a grand I'm rebuilding the old tuning pin bushings
> were .41 od but I am unable to find a new set that is
> anything smaller than about .44 od.
>
> Would you just not put in bushings on this one, or do
> you have a quick method of reducing the size of the
> bigger bushings?

> Bob Hull




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