[pianotech] Spam: Downbearing

[Dean May]

I'd urge you to rethink the  pinblock. Use pin block plugs from Web
Phillips. Very easy. The odds are not good that re-pinning an old upright
will hold. And if it doesn't your reputation is tarnished as a result. If
you do choose to repin only, add 2-3 drops of thin CA glue into the holes
before inserting the new pins. It will dramatically improve their gripping
power. 

 

Dean

 

Dean May             cell 812.239.3359 

PianoRebuilders.com   812.235.5272 

Terre Haute IN  47802

 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Noah Haverkamp
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 3:30 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Spam: [pianotech] Downbearing

 


I am coming up on my first rebuild/restoration. Probably won't install new
pinblock, but I am interested in measuring Downbearing, not only on this
upright but also in general. It seems like an interesting thing at the
moment. I've read through Reblitz' method using the string, but would like
to maybe buy the Lowell Gauge or the generic dial gauge Schaff sells. Any
comments/suggestions? I like the way the dial gauge looks. 

Noah Haverkamp Frere
Know-a Piano? 
http://www.knowapiano.com 
347-308-0094 

 

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