Hi Ron, I posted it here to put some piano related information back on the list. Thanks to Ed Sutton and John Ross it's a historical problem now. I'd thought about doing what you suggest and had drilled down into the old pin which helped some also, thank you for the contribution. I'll get back to the other site where I belong, appreciate the direction. DP Dale Probst RPT Registered Piano Technician Ward & Probst, Inc. www.wardprobst.com dale at wardprobst.com -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Ron Nossaman Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2011 2:08 PM To: pianotech at ptg.org Subject: Re: [pianotech] Dales hitch pin clearance On 7/2/2011 1:19 PM, Dale Probst wrote: > Hi Dale, > Sorry, here's the deal: hitch pin next to treble strut broke flush > with plate on second chip session. Drove the remnant through plate but > there is insufficient clearance between the bottom of the plate and > the top of the soundboard for the the remnant of the hitch pin to > clear. I'd like to get that remnant out with out pulling the plate if > possible- piano is strung and chipped. And ideas? Sure. drill down into the recessed hitch, centered and angled as near perfectly as you can manage with a small center drill. Drill progressively larger holes down through the center of the pin to just below the surface of the plate. Eventually, you'll get the wall thin enough to break the pin off from underneath with something (or from the top with a smaller punch used as a pry bar), and chase the remainder out with either a punch or another drill. Deep knurl the replacement pin with side cutters or hammering it slightly oval, and drive it into the hole with maybe a little JB Weld for the evil spirits. Or plug the old hole, drill a new, and touch up the finish. Next time, dress up the surface of the old pin and just drill a new hole in the first place, then touch up the finish. I can't help but wonder why you posted this here on the abandoned list instead of the new improved "brought to you by dedicated volunteers so shut up and embrace it" Higher Offense site. Is this the proper venue, or is it perhaps because there are still people here who might hand you an easy answer, presuming they're still willing? If you want things to be better, I suggest you make a commitment. Get out there in the shop and spend your time to figure it out, then you can volunteer the information to us. That's what I usually do. I detect a lack of conviction and consistency here. Ron N
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