[CAUT] existing pinblock prep

[Ron Nossaman]

> We have talked about attempting to pull a
> plate with the pins intact, but to this point, I have not seen a
> Steinway with the pinning angles and drilling consistent enough to
> attempt it.  Has anyone done this successfully?  I would love to hear
> about it if you have. 
> 
> Rick Florence

Routinely. I've written about it on pianotech, fairly recently.
Ron N