[pianotech] Estonia

[Pianoman]

I have had a Baldwin pin break about 25 years ago.  Thankfully that was the 
only one.  It was in a grand.
James
James Grebe
Since 1962
Piano Tuning & Repair
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carl Teplitski" <koko99 at shaw.ca>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 11:49 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Estonia


When I've had to tune a Baldwin, once or thrice, I've always feared actually 
breaking a pin,
cause I've had to pull so hard.  What are the possibilities of that 
happening ??
  Carl / Wpg.



  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Marcel Carey
  To: l-bartlett at sbcglobal.net ; Pianotech List
  Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 4:59 AM
  Subject: Re: [pianotech] Estonia


  Les, I know what you mean. I still have my home made tuning levers and I 
still use them sometimes, BUT, for thight pins, good enough just isn't 
enough.
  Marcel

  Les Wrote

  I carry four hammers, two home-made.  I have maybe $20 apiece in them. If 
they're good enough for symphony and a bunch of other stuff, I'll keep them. 
les

  Marcel Carey wrote:
    What kind of tuning lever are you using?
    Since I've started using Fujan, these tune easier. Do I like extra-hard 
tuning pins ? No way. I even suspect that pins that are too tight can hurt a 
pinblock.
    Marcel Carey






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