Loose Tuning Pins

[John Ross]

Hi Andrew,
I am dead against the alloy sleeves. Under no circumstances use them.
I bought some when I started in 1975, and was completely dis-satisfied with
the results, and never ever used the remainder.
If you have to remove the pin, to do anything, why not try a larger pin.
This of course after checking the hole, to make sure there is not a split in
one of the laminations. If there is a split, then shim with either sandpaper
(grit side out), or some of that veneer, that has a backing.
Hoping this helps.
Regards,
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Gamble" <michael@gambles.fsnet.co.uk>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 3:10 PM
Subject: Re: Loose Tuning Pins


> Hello Andrew
> You wrote:
> "Most of the tuning pins tightened up adequately upon
> driving.  The deep bass ones did not.  They would detune (turn) as they
> were played.  I was thinking of doping them ..."
> One problem with putting in a thicker pin is that the string tension will
> have more leverage to pull the pin round. You could try inserting bridle
> tape in the pin hole and replacing the old pin with a NEW one of the same
> size. Old pins get gunged up on that rough surface and simply don't hold
> well. You can also get alloy sleeves to bush the hole with - but I'm not
> 100% happy with them.
> Regards
> Michael G (UK)
>
>
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