<html> <body> Ron, Do you have much experience with the Falconwood block? I have one that is getting very "jumpy". And it hasn't been all that many years since it was installed. Just curious about your experience with that type of block. Avery At 09:51 AM 3/25/2007, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite=""> <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Hello - I'm rebuilding a Knabe, which had a 1 1'2" thick block (thicker in bass)  and plate thickness at webbing which ranges from .22" to .35".  At what seems like reasonable coil distance from plate, there is only about 1" of pin in the block (using 2 3/8" pins).  How much of pin should ideally be in block?  or is that an answerable question? Thanks David Skolnik</blockquote> For me, it depends on the block. A softer block like the 5-11 ply can use some support from a longer 1 1/2" pin. Delignit, I'd use a 1 3/8 or 1 1/4, and the Falconwood or Baldwin blocks, definitely 1 1/4. It's easier to get a smooth turning uniform fit with a shorter pin in the granite blocks. For my Delignit capped multilam composite block, I like the 1 3/8". Ron N</blockquote></body> </html>