Ditch the tuning pin bushings

Ron Nossaman RNossaman@KSCABLE.com
Mon, 14 May 2001 14:09:35 -0500


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>> I agree. In fact, I like the open-face pinblock concept enough to design it
>> into the new grand that is slowly, Oh So Slowly, taking shape here. 
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>> Now, if somebody can please tell me where to obtain those nice split
>> phenolic plate bushings Alfie Knight used, I'll be truly happy. (Well, it
>> would at least give me a chance to work with them some -- seemed like a good
>> idea.) 
>>
>> Del
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> Hi Del,
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> Question(s): 
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> Is your plate set up to take a flat topped block, without all the topological
> fitting or multi piece blocks usually required for open facedness?
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> I have a couple of Knights on the irregular tuning list, but I apparently
> haven't taken a close look at the bushings. Are they split (not quite)
> vertically for drive in and wedge installation? Can you give us a
> description?
>

Ron N


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