Richard, You missed part of my meaning. I have replacement center pins sizes 18 1/2 through 26. The reason for choosing to repair the overly enlarged hole ( It was not cracked ) was the fact that rebushing the flange would have resulted in having to remove most of the new felt from the bushing to accommodate the 25 size pin. I have never been happy with the results of reaming felt to sizes greater than 22. So you might give it a go sometime and see if it works for you. Joe Goss > >A week ago , working > > an old Lester 52" upright, I had the similar situation. The birds eye > was > > size 24 and the bushings were shot. > > As I only have one size larger before using a finishing nail, <G> > > The Schaff set with dispenser goes three sizes higher, 24.5, 25, and 26. > For what I really don't know except for those who don't realize the butt > is split. Yes, some of my opinions are based on experience. If it wobbles > on the c pin fergettit! Well mabye sizing with CA might work but for all > that trouble if it is a critical note I might be tempted to rob Peter to > pay Paul. (switch butts and hammers IF the jack will match). > > Richard Thinpin
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