In a message dated 1/19/01 12:29:01 PM Central Standard Time, pianolover88@hotmail.com writes: << I've been asked to "tighten" tuning pins on a Grand...think it's a Steinway, although the customer mentioned TWO pianos, but didn't specify which one had the loose pins. This job, including tuining must be done by 11 pm TODAY, so I need advice on Tapping the pins. I do not have anything to support the pinblock...at least nothing specifically made for this purpose. what could i use? Can I tap the loose pins WITHOUT support? I've done this before with no ill effect, but if it's not a good idea, then i won't do it. What about using straight 100% CA glue? I assume the thinnest watery type? How much and how to apply? Thanks for all the help! Terry Peterson Associate Member PTG Los Angeles, CA >> I think you are asking us more than what the customer wants. I bet all he wants is a tuning. He saw it happening once, and saw the tuner "tightening" the tuning pins. If you do have to "tap" the pins, to make them hold more, you do need to support the pin block. But even that might not hold the pins. The piano probably needs a new pin block. Willem
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