Hi Dan, Yes, I like the idea of lo-torque pins, although I've not used them but once. I guess what I was really interested in finding out, is how comfortable technicians are with using larger diameter pins (#4, etc.) in a block for the second (or third) time, without replacing the block. If the only reason to not move up to a #4 pin for a second restringing is to avoid the tuning tip being on a larger diameter pin, then the lo-torque pin takes care of that issue. And also, does using a gun brush actually bring noticeable results. I have been using one by hand, mainly to "scrub" out any glue residue that may be "burned" on the inside of the hole from removing pins. I definitely see powder coming out of the holes when doing so. But maybe it would be just fine not using the brush. I appreciate all the input. Thanks, Jeff >Jeff, > >Are you going to restring with the 'Lo-Torque pins? Fine pins >(Diamond I think)...#1 or #2 tops, and 3...31/2...4...41/2 >bottoms...Fat bottoms...skinny tops...( Hey, that reminds me ...no, >better not go there) > >dan R > >dallas >On Jul 17, 2008, at 9:42 AM, Jeff Farris wrote: > >>Hi list, >> >>New topic! When restringing and retaining the existing pinblock - >>for instance, the pins are not loose, but you are improving >>bridges, capo, agraffes, etc, - do you use anything on the pinblock >>holes, such as gun cleaning brush (what size?), reamers (also what >>size?) and what results have you had? has anyone done any >>"scientific" research with this? As in, I've never treated some >>holes one way and others a different way to check results. Just >>wanting to know what you prefer. >> >>Thanks, >>-- >>Jeff Farris >>Piano Technician >>School of Music >>UT Austin >>mailto; jfarris at mail.utexas.edu >>512-471-0158 -- Jeff Farris Piano Technician School of Music UT Austin mailto; jfarris at mail.utexas.edu 512-471-0158
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