This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment I can't hold back any longer. I tune a lot of new pianos right out of = the crate, before they are seen in public; a half dozen different = brands. Those with tuning pin bushings have LESS flag poling than those = without. I describe "flag poling" as that springy feeling to a tight = tuning pin that seems to torque-wind up before moving as well a bend A = LITTLE. This feeling is reduced with tuning pin bushings. OLD = manufacturers are reluctant to change to anything they perceive as = ambiguous.=20 When I restring a piano that had pin bushings, I replace the bushings = with new ones to simplify the drilling process. The drill bit will self = center in the bushing. I do not add them if they were not originally = used by the manufacturer. All of my drilling is done in the piano with = a modified bench top drill press that you can purchase for under = $100.00. I'll explain the modification to anyone interested. I am in the = process of building the drill press sled as described in the latest PTJ. This sounds like a great topic and demonstration for a = regional/national class! Paul Chick Wim wrote... If tuning pin bushing are for stability, why don't Steinway's, one of = the=20 most stable pianos around, have tuning pin bushings?=20 Willem=20 ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/d2/db/73/50/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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