Is there any benefit to turning in pins, instead of driving?

[gordon stelter]

Thanks, Kerry
    That was very helpful. And I know that turning in
the pins has been more traditionally used in the U.K..
     Gordon

--- Kerry Cooper <brispiano@optushome.com.au> wrote:
> NEW SUBJECT! When stringing, is there any benefit to
> turning pins in, as opposed to pounding them? Is it
> "block-specific", how? Opinions, please!
>     Respectfully,
>     Thump
> 
> 1.     It takes longer to turn in pins then to drive
> them.
> 
> 2.    If you turn them ,then you need to reassess
> your drilling size as the pin heats and can burn the
> plank.
> 
> Some makers have a punch that turns as it punches.
> This is the best of both worlds.
> 
> The end result of a pin turned can be very even with
> no clicking or jumping down the track.
> 
> It does not work as well on a plank with thick
> laminations, but try on a delegnite type plank, and
> the result is very good.
> 
> You need to experiment with the planks you have at
> your disposal.
> 
> Regards
> 
> 
> Kerry Cooper
> Accredited Member: Piano Tuners & Technician Guild
> (Qld) inc.
> http://www.pttgq.org.au


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