Plate Pin Problems

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Thanks ... But how do you properly insert new pins? Are they ALL the =
same size (Schaff 5/8" by .157)? All the pins on this Hamilton Studio =
are bent in the middle--normal?  Is there anything holding the pin other =
than friction?=20

Alan
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  From: Isaac OLEG=20
  To: Pianotech=20
  Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2002 3:28 PM
  Subject: RE: Plate Pin Problems


  Hello,

  It happens if the string is not at the base of the pin sometime, =
mostly if there is a large angle from there.=20
  It is important to tap the new string (as old ones sometime) down at =
the base of the pin with a brass rod and a little hammer.
  Plate pins are not bent usually, but is it really a plate pin you =
installed ?

  May be you were not using the good string size (or someone before you)

  Hope that helps.

  Isaac OLEG

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    Envoy=E9 : samedi 30 novembre 2002 21:53
    =C0 : pianotech@ptg.org
    Objet : Plate Pin Problems


    Thought I had a broken treble string today. took out the old one =
only to find it wasn't broken. Looking closer .... no plate pin. Gone. =
Popped out.

    Okay, found the old one--all bent and boogered up. Got out new one. =
Gently pounded it in using 2 1/2 # hammer and tuning pin punch. Used =
large screwdriver and hammer from up above to bend the pin down, =
somewhat.  Installed string. Up ... up... up... near pitch ... up ... =
uuuup .... TWANGGGGGG.

    Okay, so I don't know how to install a new plate pin. And scared of =
breaking the plate with too much whapping and tapping.

    Would greatly appreciate a brief lesson, here.

    Thanks in advance.

    Alan Barnard
    Ever Learning in Salem, MO

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