[pianotech] Size of Pinblock Drill bit?

[Noah Frere]

trying to not spend $30 extra, but yes that is a good option


On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 3:07 PM, Greg Newell <gnewell at ameritech.net> wrote:

> Test, test, test!****
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> *From:* pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Noah Frere
> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 06, 2013 2:57 PM
> *To:* pianotech at ptg.org
> *Subject:* [pianotech] Size of Pinblock Drill bit?****
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> I searched my not inconsiderable archives for an answer, but have come up
> empty-handed. I am using 1/0 Denro blued tuning pins in a new multi-lam
> Maple pinblock, and need to order the drill bit. I'd like to double-drill -
> makes sense. The Pianotek catalog recommends, in effect, a drill bit .016"
> to .021" under the diameter of a 2/0 pin in a multi-lam pinblock. Following
> that logic, I could use the .250" on the first pass, and the .261" (.015"
> under) or .257" (.019" under) drill bit on the second pass. Also, I like
> the idea of the brad-points, but also like the idea of the other ones,
> which are "slow spiral."  Any recommendations?****
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