I do, and it is .... a good idea. I've been doing this for years and I simply won't do it any other way. MUCH better control over the end result. Greg Newell Greg's Piano Forté www.gregspianoforte.com 216-226-3791 (office) 216-470-8634 (mobile) -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of David Ilvedson Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 10:14 PM To: pianotech at ptg.org Subject: Re: [pianotech] Once bowed, now flat, the pinblock is fitted. Double drill the block like Ron recommends. I don't do pinblocks but it seems like a good idea... David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: "Duane McGuire" <pianoman at duanemcguire.com> To: pianotech at ptg.org Received: 4/17/2010 5:53:41 PM Subject: [pianotech] Once bowed, now flat, the pinblock is fitted. >Earlier I posted about a bow in my first pinblock, and I got some good >guidance here for straightening it out. Thank you! >It is now fitted, and ready for boring. I'm pleased with the process and >result. I used the DVD guide to pinblock replacement by Bolduc as my >principle guide. >I've attached some photos for those of you who said you would be interested >in the progress. >-- >Duane McGuire >801-830-5858 >http://blog.duanemcguire.com
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