Nightmare & Question

[Ric Brekne]

Hi Alan

Depends on what the problem with the pins was in the first place.  If it 
doesnt work then you can try the alcohol/water mix... a little dab'l do 
ya... or in the worst case you'll have to repin.  You should know over 
nite either way.

Cheers
RicB
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Diving into the action of a 1921 Baldwin Hamilton upright, I found a 
nightmare of cracked and broken flanges, bent center pins, and broken 
jack springs. Man, I've probably replaced a handful of jack springs in 
past years, now I had about 12 in one piano. Sheesh.

Anyway, most of the hammer pinning is okay, I think, in that I can apply 
Protek, swing them a dozen times, and then measure 5+ swings. But (and 
here I appeal to people who have used Protek in this manner) can I count 
on that to hold up, or will they tighten up again?

Alan Barnard
Salem, MO
Joshua 24:15