[pianotech] Familiarity - hinge pins

[David Nereson]

Thanks!   Never thought of that.
    --David Nereson

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mr. Mac's" <tune-repair at allegiance.tv>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 10:46 AM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Familiarity - hinge pins


On Dec 6, 2010, at 12:58 AM, David Nereson wrote:

>   On the same subject, why doesn't Schaff stock hinge pins 
> that fit real pianos.

David,

In order to solve this dilemma, I purchased various sizes of 
nails from the local hardware store and modified them into hinge 
pin form. Has helped in several situations where stock hinge 
pins don't fit the bill.

Keith McGavern, RPT