<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>In a message dated 7/3/01 2:57:39 PM Central Daylight Time,
<BR>piano.tech@ns.sympatico.ca writes:
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<BR><BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">I think that the 3/8" plug and the hole required, will not take too much
<BR>from the plate integrity. If you feel it will weaken the plate, then don't
<BR>do it, as you can't build the plate up again. Was that your question?
<BR>Regards,
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<BR>John M. Ross
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<BR>John
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<BR>It's not the integrity of the plate I am worried about. I am sure even
<BR>drilling out 3 or 4 holes won't hurt it. I am more concerned about the way it
<BR>looks. If all the other holes are smaller, even with a bushing, won't it look
<BR>"funny?" Would you do this kind of repair to a Baldwin or Steinway?
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<BR>Willem
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