Bridge pins - where to find 'em?

[David ilvedson]

> Date:          Wed, 14 May 1997 09:44:01 -0400
> From:          Frank Weston <waco@ari.net>
> Subject:       Bridge pins - where to find 'em?
> To:            pianotech@byu.edu
> Reply-to:      pianotech@byu.edu

Frank,

Check with your local hardware store and measure their
steel nails for a close fit.  If you get a match you will have
to clip them to length (on the long side) and after installation
file them down with a bastard file.   I've used nails many times
and they look great when done.

ilvey
Pacifica, CA


> Dear List,
>
> I'm rebuilding a 1912 Knabe "B" (6'4" grand).  The bridge pins used for
> the double strung unisons in the bass are .119 inches in diameter.  None
> of my sources list a pin in this size.  Where can I find them?  Am I
> going to have to make them?  Help.
>
> Frank Weston
>
>