Richard Moody wrote: > > The FRPins were made oval for a purpose. On my wish list are oval > center rail pins. If and only if that would help with with those dog > leg keys where the bushings on the bass side endures all of the wear. > In that case they would have to be extra oblong. > There were some pianos that had such but not many. Lots of problems with those. > Richard He bends them forward or backward and then curses those who have Moody. Have what? > > I actually thought about putting some duct, scuse me gaffers tape on > the worn side. Until the client could afford new bushings of > course... > I have wished for some heat shrink tubing with teflon like qualities to be use on such. Alfred Knight had some balance pins that had a Teflon sleeve around them to help reduce friction at the bushings and at the balance hole. I do not know is Knight continues such practice. > > I know this is treading on sacred toes, > > Good one so holy toenails? ?? Maybe I should have said 'cows' or 'anatomy'. Newton nhunt@jagat.com
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