Pinblocks

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In a message dated 5/2/2002 8:21:27 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
grandrestorations@yahoo.com writes:


> Subj:Re: Pinblocks 
> Date:5/2/2002 8:21:27 PM Pacific Standard Time
> From:<A HREF="mailto:grandrestorations@yahoo.com">grandrestorations@yahoo.com</A>
> Reply-to:<A HREF="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A>
> To:<A HREF="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A>
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> 
>                 Brian

          Dittos       Maple blocks. Expensive but for me it's the way to go. 
Bolduc. I've not used the cheap stuff though many manufacturers hace. I've 
heard of a few that had torque failures after a short time. Bill Spurlock for 
one.
     Best>>>>Dale>>>>>>>>>.

> 
> Hi David,
> 
> Ok, I'll stick my neck out.  (We'll see if I'm
> handed it back detached or not...)
> 
> I've used Bolduc pinblocks.  They are wonderful. 
> They are also expensive.
> 
> If a piano isn't particularly special, for
> whatever reason, I don't have a problem with
> using a multilaminate block.  I've used them on
> quite a number of pianos and have not had any
> significant problems.  I drill them much the same
> way (same size drill bits) as I would a Bolduc
> block.
> 
> I have used the standard multilaminate blocks
> from Schaff and Apsco.  I haven't used the
> Delignit type blocks.  
> 
> If budget is an issue, I don't have a problem
> making this substitution on something like you
> describe.  But I'd hate to do it on a Mason &
> Hamlin or a Steinway or something of similar
> caliber.
> 
> Others might have differing opinions.
> 
> FWIW...
> 
> Brian T.
> 


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