Restoring old uprights

[John Ross]

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Hi Roy,
The plugs that Joe, suggested, are pinblock material. and come
in two sizes. (1/2" and 3/8") They are sold by Webb Phillips, for 55c
each. His # is 1-800-622-7426.
Regards,
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
piano.tech@ns.sympatico.ca
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  From: Joe & Penny Goss=20
  To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
  Sent: Friday, August 10, 2001 10:40 PM
  Subject: Re: Restoring old uprights


  Hi Roy,
  Check the archives, There should be information on a drill out every =
other hole, epoxy maple plugs in, then drill out the other holes and do =
likewise.
  I've heard that this is a very easy procedure with great results.
  Joe Goss
  imatunr@srvinet.com
  www.mothergoosetools.com
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    From: RCzekay@AOL.COM=20
    To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
    Sent: Friday, August 10, 2001 7:14 PM
    Subject: Restoring old uprights


    I know this might sound a little far out, but is it possible to =
replace a pin=20
    block in an old upright piano without completely tearing the back =
apart?=20
    Also, over the years I have heard that there is a method that =
entails=20
    removing the plate and filling the pin holes with Plexiglas and =
reboring.=20
    Would appreciate hearing from anyone who is familiar with this.=20

    I have been rebuilding and restringing old players and regular =
uprights for=20
    many years for customers who want to preserve their grandparents =
pianos and=20
    pass them on to another generation with great success, but once in a =
while I=20
    run into one where oversized pins just don't do the job to my =
satisfaction,=20
    and am looking for a better solution.=20

    Replacing the pin block in a grand is pretty well cut and dried, I =
have done=20
    it many times also, but with uprights it is different story.=20

    Thanks in advance,=20

    Roy Czekay=20
    Milwaukee, WI=20

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