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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ron N. said: "<FONT face="Times New =
Roman"
size=3>>I recommend a "dent puller" type system, for =
removing.<BR><BR>That's
what I use. A slide hammer with Vise-Grip.<BR><BR><BR>>After they're =
out,
glue size with 50-50 cold hide glue & water.<BR><BR>Titebond works =
fine
too.<BR><BR><BR>>Let dry. (overnight, if possible.) I made two =
punches for
inserting the <BR>>pins, out of steel rod. Drill to the approximate =
depth,
then grind to fine <BR>>tune the height of the pins.<BR><BR>Except =
that when
you find the pins are different heights on the next piano. <BR>That's =
why I use
scrap maple. I cut a piece to the length of the height of <BR>the pin, =
and cut a
channel out of the side with the band saw so I can slip <BR>it around =
the pin
from the side, and hammer the pin in until it's level <BR>with the =
block. Very
like the dowel idea that was posted. Also, I do it <BR>when the Titebond =
sizing
is still soft. The pin goes in easier, which is <BR>easier on the =
plating, and
doesn't mushroom the top, and is just as solid <BR>the next day as =
waiting for
the glue to dry before driving the pins.<BR><BR><BR>>Of course, =
you'll need a
drill press w/"x-y" vise for accuracy.<BR><BR>Nonsense! If you want to =
drill a
hole in the center of a rod for a punch, <BR>chuck the rod in the drill =
press,
the bit in a drill press vise, and lower <BR>the spinning rod onto the =
bit. Do
it gently, and it will self center more <BR>accurately than you are ever =
going
to get it with a cross feed vise. Come <BR>on, Joe. Machinists have been =
doing
this for at least 150 years. It's about <BR>time we stole the idea for =
our own
use.<BR><BR>Ron N</FONT><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ron,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Glad to see you've incorporated the =
Vise Grip with
the Dent Puller! Been using it for years.<G></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I've never liked the Titebond for =
sizing holes. It
takes eons to really get hard. Whereas, Cold Hide glue 50-50 w/water has =
served
me well. Just different strokes..... </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The reason I use a punch/hammer, =
instead of
hammering and guage system, is that the human foible of dinging the top =
of the
pin is more common with klutzes like me. However, you are correct, in =
that the
height of various pins does vary! Good point, that the newbies need to =
know. In
reality, I use both systems. Still like the punch for driving,
tho.<G></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>As for the x-y table/vise, Yes you are =
correct, you
can put the stock in the chuck and the drill in the vise! I've used this =
many
times. A brain-fart, on my part!<G> The only if's are: if your =
chuck is
large enough for the rod. if, you have some kind of vise to hold the =
drill bit
in proper alignment and is adjustable....... It's just so much fun =
re-inventing
things, isn't it?!<G> Gawd, I hate it when you're always
right![G]</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2>Best
Regards,<FONT></DIV></FONT></FONT></FONT>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Joe Garrett, R.P.T.<BR>Captain, Tool
Police<BR>Squares R I</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>