This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment 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 ----- Original Message -----=20 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 ----- Original Message -----=20 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 ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/56/10/28/3a/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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