----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett@earthlink.net> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Monday, January 13, 2003 8:27 PM Subject: tuning pin bushings/Paul Chick Paul, I've done a couple of these Kimball Grands. Yes the plate bushings are a different size! And, (the ones I did), are made out of pinblock material! What I did was cut plugs with 1/2" plug cutter and force fit them. I first drilled the center of the plug with the appropriate drill bit for the tuning pins. Then, I cut the plug. It was VERY time consuming, but, IMO, was well worth it, as the tuning pin feel, was that of an open block. I loved it and would do it again. Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) Joe This reminds me of an early career experience. The shop would typically enlarge the hole in the web for more tuning pin clearance, thus eliminate the pin dragging on the web when under string tension. There was never a problem. I'll bet they are still doing this. There appears to be plenty of room to resize these holes to accomodate a 1/2" plug. Time for a little experimenting (out of the piano). I'll let you know what happens. Paul Chick _______________________________________________
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