Thomas- I've used Lo-torqs several times with excellent results. Check out the articles about them in the Journal (2002?). Paul Larudee (the inventor) encouraged me to use the #1 top for best results. Be sure the block is good. I had one failure where I was over-optimistic in evaluating the block on an old M & H. You don't want that experience. :-( This should not be a problem with a '60's S & S. Paul Larudee's advice was not to prepare the holes at all, just turn out the old pins carefully. The problem is that sloppy reaming is worse than not reaming at all. Jim Ellis has recommended that if you do ream, use a T-handle and turn the bit by hand. Maybe he will say more. I found a few odd-sized pins, so micing is recommended. Arledge strings are wonderful. Also consider Paul Revenko-Jones' method of polishing the inside of the agraffes and Bill Spurlock's bridge resurfacing articles. Ed Sutton -----Original Message----- >From: Anne Acker <a.acker at comcast.net> >Sent: Dec 2, 2006 11:15 AM >To: College and University Technicians <caut at ptg.org> >Subject: Re: [CAUT] re-stringing Steinway D: pinblock preparation > >Thomas , I second Jeff's opinion on both the Lo-Torqs and Arledge. love the lo-torqs. > >Anne > >-------------- Original message -------------- >From: Jeff Stickney <jpstickney at montanadsl.net> > >> Thomas, >> >> I restrung a 1965 Kawai 650 a few years ago with Lo-Torq(TM) tuning pins >> from Pianotek. They worked great, and still feel good to tune. They >> come in 3 1/2, 4, and 4 1/2 on the threaded portion, but are 2/0 size on >> the top so your regular tip still fits well. I used the 3.5 size. They >> are a little more pricey, but worth the expense IMHO. I used Arledge >> bass strings, which I think were also worth the higher price. >> >> Jeff Stickney, RPT >> >> Thomas Russell wrote: >> > I will be submitting a proposal to re string a 60s vintage D. The pins >> > are all even but loose. Any advice on preparing the holes and tuning >> > pin selection would be appreciated. >> > >> > >> > Thomas Russell RPT >> > Registered Piano Technician >> > 1206 Michigan Ave. >> > Ames, IA 50014 >> > >> > 515-268-1616 >> > trussellpiano at isunet.net >> > >> > >> >
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