restringing and rosin

[Avery Todd]

Warren,

   Then why is a new pinblock drilled with a regular bit for the new
tuning pins?  :-)  JUST KIDDING!

Avery

>>    A question. Since the hole is tapered, would it be better to use a
>> regular drill bit to remove the wood instead of a reamer? Just curious.
>>
>> Avery
>
>Avery, the problem with a regular bit is that it could wobble or chatter
>going into a hole, which would open the diameter of the hole too much
>leaving little wood contact with the pin.  Regular bits are designed to
>make holes not enlarge them even though we use them that way often.  A
>spoon bit, on the other hand follows the original hole and gradually
>shaves off wood until it fits.
>
>Good question!
>
>Warren