Hey Dan, That's about the same with me. Just a few restringing jobs a year at this point. I like the lo-torque pins, too. thanks for the input. Jeff >Jeff, > >I am a low volumne restorer..meaning I only restring maybe 3 or 4 >pianos a year...But my experience is...if the block is good, >especially in a full fit piano like the S&S...(I have very little >experience installing the full fit block) I have had exceptional >results with the fine quality of the Lo-Torque pins. > >It seems the old argument about over-size pins had to do with the >increased diameter of the pin, resulting in less fine control of >the wire...and that is a realistic complaint. I think the Lo-Torques >are a 'better' pin than what comes out of most pianos....Yes, they >are more $$$. > >I don't use a gun brush...or a reamer...Though,a reamer(done by hand >to avoid heat?) would give a consistent hole size...! > >Good stringing, > >dan > > >On Jul 18, 2008, at 7:50 AM, Jeff Farris wrote: > >>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 -- Jeff Farris Piano Technician School of Music UT Austin mailto; jfarris at mail.utexas.edu 512-471-0158
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