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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Al and list:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> I have never liked shimming tuning pins with
sandpaper. How ever it has always worked when I have had to use it.
The one part I strongly disagree with on this thread is the use of CA
glue. I could condone the use of CA on a piano that never stands a chance
of being restrung. I would and have used CA many times in this
instance. For a piano of any value I think twice about using CA
though. Ever try restringing a piano that has had CA used on it
before? You will have vary jumpy pins! For all I know maybe most of
you would rather put in a new block if you have to use larger pins. Some
folks are like that... I have no problem however restringing with number 3
pins. Un like one fellow I know, who insists that the block must be
replaced if you are going to go through all the trouble of bringing the piano
into the shop. He is not against restringing in the home and keeping the
same block though. Guess I'm just backwards, I don't think I would ever
want to restring a piano in someone's home... Guess I'm straying from the
subject at hand aint I? So, all I will say is, if you or anyone is ever
going to restring the piano with the same block, DON'T use CA! If you only
have one or two loose tuning pins DON'T USE CA! If the piano is never
going to be restrung (a Whitney) and has multiple loose pins, hose er
down! The stuff will work like a charm! Just keep in mind that the
future could hold consequences!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Shawn Brock, RPT</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, July 20, 2008 9:44 AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Using sandpaper on tuning
pins.</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I've successfully used CA many times on really loose
tuning pins. Much easier fix with no chance of breaking the becket or string.
I can't see why you would do it any other way. Last, last resort, sandpaper
does work, sand side to wood. Determine the grit by how loose the pin is. 80,
for really loose pins, 120, for med loose & 220 for, I really should have
used CA.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Al Guecia</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
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href="mailto:ScottWayneJackson@hotmail.com">Scott Jackson</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, July 20, 2008 1:24 AM</DIV>
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> RE: Using sandpaper on tuning pins.</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<P><FONT size=2>Ron,<BR>It does work, if the pins are VERY loose. No need to
glue anything anywhere, just roll it up grit side out, pop it in the hole and
bang the pin back in. The grit will hold it in place. As for grade, I guess
you could adjust depending on how much space you need to fill, but I think
I've used about 200ish. Whatever works! You can also try thin
(0.5mm/0.020") wood veneer if you have any handy. You would only want to
use these for a pin or two, as it is very time-consuming, and you are likely
to break strings into the bargain. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2>Have you read about CA glue such as at <A
href="https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/2000-May/subject.html#64374">https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/2000-May/subject.html#64374</A>
??? If this is a serious case of pin-block failure, look at wood plugs <A
href="http://www.alliedpiano.com/pinblock.htm">http://www.alliedpiano.com/pinblock.htm</A><BR><BR><FONT
size=2>Scott Jackson<BR>Mt Keira, NSW, Australia. </FONT></P>
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On Behalf Of Ronny Boyd<BR>Sent: Sunday, 20 July 2008 13:54<BR>To:
pianotech@ptg.org<BR>Subject: Using sandpaper on tuning pins.<BR><BR><BR>I've
heard it mentioned several times that using sandpaper on loose tuning pins is
the best way to go. My question is:<BR>Do you glue the sandpaper on the pins
or? I keep thinking that as you pound the pin back in it will peel off the
sandpaper.<BR>Also what is the best grit to use?<BR><BR>Ron Boyd<BR>Milwaukee
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