I assume that you used a six sided straight flute reamer, and turned it by hand. Is this true? And exactly what diameter? Bill Bailer Bill & list Actually, I have a set of spoon type reamers (round drill bit stock with a concave slot milled along their length, two cutting edges). They fit in my combination handle, and are .005" smaller than the comparable pin size: .276" reamer for a .281" pin. Because most of the reamer is smooth shaft, not cutting edge, it removes very little material, seats itself snugly while I turn it, and enlarges any narrow areas of the hole, especially near the bottom such as on the Yamaha U3 mentioned previously. I only use these when I feel the holes need to be re-sized. I use a small brass wire brush when I'm repinning older pianos that need one size larger pins, and the pinblocks are well-seasoned. Regards, Rob Kiddell R.P.T., P.T.G. C.A.P.T. Student Edmonton, Canada http://www.planet.eon.net/~atonal/atonal.html
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