SGrossner@aol.com wrote: > > Dear List: > > I am about to restring a Chickering grand. The block is good, and I intend to > use 4/0 pins. I was set to ream for new pins, when I noticed the holes are > tapered so as to get tighter the further down you drive them. The reamer I > have, a spoon bit, would eliminate that taper. Something I hesitate to do. > But the real question is this: I have heard that a bit of rosin on each pin > goes along way to eliminating creaky or jumpy pins. Does anyone know what > kind of rosin to use, and where to get it? I would also appreciate an opinion > on the benefit or detriment of reaming these tapered holes. Much appreciated. > Regards, Sam Grossner, chicago. Sam, The tapering probably went a long way toward allowing the pins to slip, because the wood is not pressing equally throughout the length of the pin. I would straighten it out without a qualm! Make sure you use a 3/0 reamer and not a 4/0. I'm assuming 2/0 is what you are removing. Hope this helps, Warren -- Home of The Humor List Warren D. Fisher fish@communique.net Registered Piano Technician Piano Technicians Guild New Orleans Chapter 701
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