[pianotech] Bridge Pin Drilling Angle

John Delacour JD at Pianomaker.co.uk
Fri Dec 26 14:12:23 PST 2008


At 15:50 -0500 26/12/08, erwinspiano at aol.com wrote:

>Theres less wood supporting the pin & integrity of the bridge top.
>  Dale
>
>>What's the difference between leaning the pin out a bit and just cutting the
>>notch just back of pin center?
>>
>>David Love

Kirkman had tall bridges and steep notches, with the pins completely 
clear of the bridge top.  I haven't come across a loose pin or a 
bad-sounding Kirkman yet.



JD
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