[pianotech] hitch pin hole

[Ron Nossaman]

On 12/3/2011 7:49 AM, Ed Foote wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> Three years ago, I had a hitch pin begin to give way in the plate of a
> rather expen$ive grand. It seems that there was a pocket of something
> other than cast iron at the particular spot (Eb55). It was under
> warranty. Factory recommendation was to install a larger pin, which I
> did while accompanied by the dealer's technician. Now, I get a call that
> the note is once again totally whacked out and I fear that the pin is
> once again beginning to lean into the string's pull. I think the
> ultimate solution would be to drill a new hole perhaps an inch farther
> distally and just avoid the area. Anybody else deal with something like
> this? First time in 35 years I have encountered the situation.
> Thanks,

I haven't had it happen (yet), but I think you're right. Move the pin back.
Ron N