I agree, rather repin. Kallie Swanepoel Piano Tuner/Klavierstemmer Skype Name: KallieSwanepoel Phone: +27 (0) 12 379 3762 Mobile: +27 (0) 83 261 6942 Voice Link: +27 (0) 88 129 8775 Fax: +27 (0) 86 633 2999 http://www.kallieswanepoel.co.za -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Joseph Garrett Sent: 30 October 2006 21:58 To: pianotech Subject: Re: Repinning vs Solutions In the case of this Young Chang, the bushings and pins are clean, showing no signs of verdigris. Usually, on a YC of this age, the real problem is in the PLATED centerpins. The plating seems to 'gaul' and make the flange(s) hang up. It's real unpredictabel and a real pain. Best "solution" is to repin, IMO. Joseph Garrett, R.P.T. Captain, Tool Police Squares R I
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