>List >An old Kimball 6'7" grand came in for a "redo." The plate hole for the >tuning pin bushings mikes at .470." The available bushings are 7/16" which >is .436" O.D. Has anyone had this problem and, if so, how did you solve it? >Is there any danger in leaving the bushings out? Right now, the piano is >still strung and up to pitch, but there is a continuous gap between the >plate flange and pinblock The new block will be carefully fitted to the >flange and plate. What are your thoughts? > >Paul Chick There are no functional problems with just leaving them out, though it has a look like it might whistle in a light wind. Or you could make a set from 1/2" dowel on the table saw. How thick is the plate webbing? Ron N
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