Danny, Use "that stuff". Your instructor was wrong. In the situation you describe, tuning pin tightener is the logical solution. I've never had a failure yet. Ken Burton "Doctor Piano" Calgary Alberta On Wed, 12 Feb 1997, Danny Moore wrote: > > I realize we've just debated tuning pin tightners, but I would really > appreciate a little more input. Our instructor in school was adamant > that "that stuff does more harm than good." As a result, I've always > either used oversize pins, CA glue, epoxy, even abraisive backed wood > fiber tuning pin shims (sand paper), but never "that stuff." > > I seem to be stuck with a 6'1" Ivers & Pond that is in excellent > condition and sounds very nice (for an Ivers & Pond), however, the > tuning pins are uniformly loose. It will hold a reasonable tune for > about 3 months, then it lets go. The trichords become truly that - > triad chords. The pins feel good, they turn smothly in the block, there > does not appear to be any evidence of delamination or cracking - It > almost appears as if the holes were not drilled enough undersize when > they were originally driven, or perhaps the bit was dull and the holes > were charred. > > If the instrument were of more value, I would change the block, but > around here, an Ivers & Pond sells for about the same as two dead > dry-cell batteries. > > Is CA glue treatment the first thing to try? Should I ingnore my > college instructor, use "that stuff" and feel guilty about it for the > rest of my life? Perhaps I just need to suck it up and spend a day > driving #4 tuning pins. > > All thoughts will be greatly appreciated. > > Danny Moore > Houston Chapter >
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