<HTML>Have been following all the tips on restringing old uprights that my original post a few days ago started. Thanks to all who have offered many tips. It seems to me that the best way to go would be to remove the plate, bore the old pin holes to 3/8 and plug with 3/8 hard rock maple dowels, or pin block material after adding a spot of epoxy or white glue for assurance. My next question is, how does one bore the new pin holes at a 7 degree angle, which is SAP when boring a new grand plank? On a drill press it easy to do, but with an upright on its back using a hand drill that would seem to me to be almost impossible. Are there jigs to attach to a hand held drill that would facilitate this operation? Also is there a tool to make one's own maple or pin block material plugs? I'm 73 years old, and have not kept up with all the latest innovations in tools and technology, so please bear with me. One is never too old to learn! Thanks once again to all who have contributed to this discussion. Roy Czekay</HTML>