In a message dated 98-01-22 18:59:48 EST, you write: << I am assuming you are talking about reaming the holes. Are you certain that is necessary? If the old pins were horribly loose and the piano could not hold tune at all then going up two sizes is what is called for, no reaming should be necessary. If the old pins had some torque and you are restringing because the old strings are rusted, or whatever, then going up ONE size to #3 should do it, no reaming necessary. I'm still new at this so take that for what it is worth :-o I think you would need to ream for #4 pins if you had a mix of the above two conditions I described. As for the drill press or hand drill, I have heard of it both ways. One thing to consider with a press, there is less "feel" and "feedback" than a hand drill would have and a hand drill could be less precise if you are not careful. I think since the holes are already there as a perfect guide then I would opt for the hand drill. Read paragraph two again! Good luck, Glenn. Before you consider reaming try this: Clean out the tuning pin holes with a gun cleaning brush inserted in a drill. Pound in #2, 3, 4, check torque, and see which size works best. Use many samples. You may save a lot of work this way. Food for thought. Dave Peake, RPT Portland, OR
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