> *Subject:* Re: [pianotech] yamaha C3 pin block removal > >> Yes, must be sawn out of there one way or another. The pinblock has a >> tongue that's set into a groove in the stretcher. I've done a few with >> a hand saw. I suppose you could use a sawzall, or the Bolduc router >> blade. > > > Jon Page This is interesting... fairly soon I'll be doing a pin block in our C7 -1977 vintage. In it, in our 1978 C3 and also our 1988 G2, there is no connection between pin block and stretcher other than a metal plate (like a hinge plate). I think I'll be glad for that change in construction... ;-} -- Conrad Hoffsommer, RPT - Keyboard Technician Luther College, 700 College Dr., Decorah, Iowa 52101-1045 1-(563)-387-1204 // Fax 1-(563)-387-1076 If I had multiple personality disorder, my resume would make more sense.
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