[pianotech] Pin Block Drilling

[William Monroe]

Though, some may disagree with reaming........  ;-]

Like me.

I would prefer to set up the drill press for drilling in the piano, with the
plate in, for larger size pins.  Reaming schmeeming, I say.  [?]

In my mind the process you propose to undertake is (in some ways) no
different than the way I drill every new pin block - in the piano, with two
passes.  In this case, the first pass has been done for you, and all you
have to do is drill the final size.  I drill 1/4" to start, then G, or H, or
whatever test bit worked well.  So in your case, you only need to drill the
"second pass" and away you go.  It helps to have a nice rig.  Mine, like so
many others out there is a copy of the (in)famous Nossaman "Hovercraft"
Drill Press.

Enjoy the process.

William R. Monroe



On Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 9:11 PM, Steven Hopp <hoppsmusic at hotmail.com> wrote:

>  Thanks wil I will search the archives.  Much appreciated.
>
> Steven
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> To: pianotech at ptg.org
> From: tnrwim at aol.com
> Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 20:01:46 -0400
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Pin Block Drilling
>
>
>
>  Is it possible to drill a pinblock for one size larger pins without
> removing the plate.  If so what are the general procedures and or pitfalls
> to consider before undertaking.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Steven Hopp
>
> Steven
>
> From the question you ask, I don't think l you want to "drill" the pin
> block. If the pins are loose, and you want to put in larger pins, you would
> want to ream the existing holes, and then repin the piano with bigger pins.
> (We just had a lengthy discussion on reaming if you want more information).
>
> Wim
>
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