Palm Nailer

[Bill Costanzo]

Thanks, Dave,  good tip,  I think the recommended pressure is 90 psi which
probably would have blown those pins right through the block. 

 

Bill

 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Dave Smith
Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 6:11 PM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Re: Palm Nailer

 

Bill, I am certainly not an authority on this or any subject, but here is my
experience.

 

I also use the Harbour Freight palm nailer on my occasional restringing job.
Tip is unmodified, and the key is to set the compressor pressure fairly low,
say 30-50 psi, and STOP before driving the pins too far.  DAMHIK.    Also,
important to lever the pins back against the string tension when starting
the nailer, and align the pin with the hole axis, so as to not dig out the
top of the hole in the pinblock.  

 

I am sure you will get better info from others who are more than occasional
restringers, but this has worked well for me.

 

Dave Smith

SW FL

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From: Bill <mailto:pnotuner at rochester.rr.com>  Costanzo 

To: pianotech at ptg.org 

Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 2:45 PM

Subject: Palm Nailer

 

I am going to attempt my first stringing job with a palm nailer (done many
the traditional 2 lb hammer way) and need an explanation of how to modify
the tip to get the proper pin height.  Someone touched on this at one of the
rebuilding classes in Rochester, but I wasn't at all clear about it.
Pictures would be nice, and any other info on procedure and things to watch
out for would also be greatly appreciated. The piano is a small Baldwin
grand, model E, and the palm nailer is a cheapy from Harbor Freight, but
seems to work alright.

 

Thanks, Bill Costanzo

 

 

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