loose tuning pins

[JIMRPT@AOL.COM]

In a message dated 2/19/99 9:33:44 PM, Paul wrote:

<<"I just read with interest an article in the Feb 99 Journal suggesting that

repair methods for loose tuning pins are "in order of overall

effectiveness: walnut or beech veneer, 3 hour epoxy, used tapered pins,

sandpaper, chemical treatment, 5 minute epoxy, thin cyanoacrylate, tapping,

new pins two sizes larger, and metal bushings".>> ......................
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................................<<" I would

like to read some of your comments on this "order" and perhaps some

comments on each method mentioned.">>

Paul;
  First, Davids article(s), like all articles in the Journal, is an expression
of opinion.  Some articles/opinions are backed up with lots of data and some
such as  the one you mention are not. The value of all these articles is to
get us to think about the possibility of zebras being the source of hoofbeats
and not horses as the only possible answer :-).

  David does say "he focuses on results, keeps an open mind, and tests all new
information himself".  Having said this he proposed an effectiveness scale
which I don't think he meant to be all inclusive as much as thought
provoking....for example he did not mention 'plugs', which certainly are more
efficient/effective than nine of the ten items on his list.

  As for ranking those items he did list...it kinda depends on where you live
and work, i.e., what works year round in Florida won't work as well in
Ontario.  Also the particualr pinblock needs to be taken into account...that
is to say what works in a traditional 5 layer block won't work on a delignit
block where a pin two sizes larger just might snap off :-(

 Finally the thrust of the article is on just a few pins and not repinning the
whole thingee.  Sometimes you must work with the material on hand, at that
point in time, and with the quality of instrument et al. 
Jim Bryant (FL)