Hello all

[Greg Newell]

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Phil,
         Back when I would restring without replacing the block I tried 
what you suggest .... once. Felt great initially and then deteriorated to 
loose and sloppy in a short period of time. Lots of luck!  Suggestions? If 
it's worth doing at all, replace the block.

Greg


At 04:37 AM 3/12/2003, you wrote:

>..question regarding re-pinning a block..
>
>I've always been under the understanding that if you are going to just
>re-pin and re-string, you go up 2 sizes on the pins, correct?
>
>Not always?
>
>I have a piano in my possession that I believe could go up just one size,
>from 2's to 3's, because the torque is solid across the block(70-100lbs.).
>I'm afraid if I go up 2 sizes, I'll need a 12' breaker bar to tune with.
>
>Replacing the block is not an option. This is a dealer's used piano, and he
>wants minimum work for maximum return. I can't argue with his assessment of
>the block..it's a Baldwin E for those of you still reading..
>
>Suggestions? Comments? Concerns?
>
>-Phil Bondi (Fl.)
>phil@philbondi.com
>
>
>
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Greg Newell
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