Sandpaper will do further damage to the hole - and it works only minimally well? I've used CA many time with fairly good results. However, when there are just a few tuning pins that are loose, I find just as easy and with more predictable results to use sandpaper shims. I usually use about 120 grit. If the pin on only a bit loose, I might use half a wrap. If the pin is quite loose, I'll use a full wrap. Pluse I really like the way a sandpaper-shimmed pin feels when tuning - very nice motion. CA can tend to get a bit jumpy. So, when there are only a few pins, CA if you wish - it's a good approach - or sandpaper shims - very good approach IMHO. Don't forget to put rough side of paper toward the wood. Terry Farrell Ton Sivak replied: Driving the pin in deeper or using a sandpaper sleeve are reversible actions, but will do further damage to the hole, making the problem more serious. In my experience, sand paper sleeves work only minimally well in improving pin torque. Or correct me if I'm not thinking that through correctly. ----- Original Message ----- I'm asking this of my more experienced colleagues. A good customer and friend has a '30s Mason & Hamlin grand with a few really loose pins. At this time, she can't consider an overhaul, so what would be the best plan for me? -bigger pins? (wouldn't that spread cracks wider?) -bang the pins in deeper? (only adds a little more grabbing area) -sandpaper sleeve? (the least invasive, I think) -CA? (don't like it, since I spilled it once and glued my toolbox to the floor of my car; besides, I never liked Pintite) Your advice is gratefully appreciated. ___________________________________________________ Gregory P. Livingston, -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech_ptg.org/attachments/20090128/4dce9d61/attachment.html>
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