re pinblock varnish

[Lance Lafargue]

A couple of months ago I restrung a M&H model A and the upper tenor section
pins started jumping a lot.  I asked here on the list and was told by
several techs to brush the hole, (some said use a bit) then swab the holes
with varnish.  It worked beautifully.  That particular section felt
"different" than the other sections and that bothered me, but the pins were
nice and tight with a very smooth feel to them.  Spoon bits create a glaze
and are not recommended.  Also, some techs, after reaming, dipped each pin
in the varnish (just a little bit) then drove them in.  In the future,
after reaming or brushing I will try the dipping procedure myself.
P.S. Varnish takes a while to dry.
Lance Lafargue, RPT
New Orleans Chapter
Covington, LA.
lafargue@iamerica.net

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> From: JIMRPT@aol.com
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: re pinblock varnish
> Date: Tuesday, October 07, 1997 10:23 AM
> 
> List;
>  There has been quite a bit written about using varnish as a "pre
dip/hole
> conditioner" in new blocks.  Has anyone ever tried this on an old block
that
> is going to get larger pins?
> Jim Bryant (FL)