shimmed tuning pins

[Bigeartb@AOL.COM]

Tom:
I suspect the sandpaper has waded up or the CA glue is causing you problems. 
Just remove the pin, carefully removing the coil so you can reuse the 
original string. Make sure hole is clean....use 4/0 tuning pin drive in until 
you can replace coil...pull up to pitch...then drive in until just a hair 
above level...pull up again to pitch and check to see if level with other 
pins. This ain't no hill for a climber. Yes, I believe the 4/0 pins will hold 
as long as the others are holding and maybe longer. If they don't, replace 
the pin block. You can use steel wool instead of sandpaper if you wish. 
Remember, never work on another piano in a garage....excessive moisture and 
excessive dryness can cause major problems some of which you may be facing 
now. I hope I am right and this helps.  

Tommy Black
Decatur, Ala.