pinblock drilling angle, with pin bushings

[Farrell]

I'm also curious about your question Ron. Sounds like this guy has his head
on pretty straight!

   .......'Course, that's coming from me......

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Spalding" <spalding48@earthlink.net>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2004 10:12 PM
Subject: Re: pinblock drilling angle, with pin bushings


> >
> > Now, why would you want to drill the block at 4°?
> >
> > Ron N
>
> I don't necessarily want to - it sort of  complicates the process.  But it
> does allow the string to meet the pin at an angle that keeps the coil from
> loosening, while preventing the string from climbing up the coil.  I have
> sometimes varied the angle to suit the individual piano.  What angle do
you
> use?
>
> Mike