I use the Lo-torq exclusively when I am not replacing the pin-block on a re-string. They are very expensive, but in my opinion well worth the money. Your tuning hammer will fit very nicely and they have a nice smooth feel when tuning.
Al
From: Ryan Sowers
Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 7:24 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Pin size in spinet
You could try Paul Larudee's Lo-torq tuning pins sold by Pianotek. I haven't tried but they look like a good idea.
On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 12:40 PM, Chuck Behm <behmpiano at gmail.com> wrote:
Marcel - Good point. It's been a long, long time since I've repinned a spinet (1980's, perhaps), I hadn't thought about the tightness factor, and I should have. It already has several strings that bend slightly past the #2 tuning pins. I'll see what kind of tightness I get with 3's and the thin CA glue in the hole, as Dean suggested.
At least this one doesn't have the beckets that are bent to lock the coil in place. I hate trying to pry those off - probably would just recommend restringing if it had those. Chuck
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Ryan Sowers, RPT
Puget Sound Chapter
Olympia, WA
www.pianova.net
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