> John J. Kowalski wrote: > > > > I had always been allerted that you should never tap or hammer-in loose pins. > > There were three proper ways to fix the problem: next or over-sized tuning > > pin, metal sleeve, or pin block restorer. I would love to see comments and > > debate on this issue, as I would gain from all your various experiences and > > situations. Thanks. John, I think a good case could be made for using a sleeve. Not the metal kind, which gives a poor feel, but a piece of 150 or 180 grit sandpaper, used with the abrasive side out. With the pin removed, insert a rolled up piece into the hole, leaving it proud somewhat so that, after making several vertical snips, you can spread out the exposed "tabs" to prevent the shim from bunching in the hole. Less than a single turn of paper will probably do it - no overlapping. I like this idea because it preserves the original pin (I often don't have the appropriate oversize/length), there is no chemical mess and no cyanide gas to breathe. It does no harm to the piano. If there are a large number of loose pins to correct, however, then I am more open to CA treatment. Tom -- Thomas A. Cole, RPT Santa Cruz, CA
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