[pianotech] Best Way To Fix Loose Pins?

[John Ross]

I should have been more specific as to what I was replying to.
Someone had said that if a person went with an oversize pin, the next option 
was a new pinblock.
It was to that point I was replying to. If just a few were at fault, then 
plugging the holes and drilling for #2 pins would be my choice.
It sure pays to be specific.
Oh well, I will just use my usual excuse, old age. :-)
John Ross

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 6:29 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Best Way To Fix Loose Pins?


For whatever reason I thought he was looking for a more simple method of
fixing the pin than plugging - but aside from that, excellent suggestion
John.

Ha! Now that I look at the subject line, he is looking for the BEST way -
assuming he means pinblock integrity, uniformity, adherence to original
dimensions, etc., you are likely correct that plugs would be the best.

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message ----- 
If it were just a few, another option is plug it with a pinblock material
plug, then drill for a #2 pin.
The plugs are available from Web Phillips, in 3/8" and 1/2" sizes.
John Ross