hinge pins back

[pianoman]

Here is what I do.  Take a couple of your favorite size of pins, mic them
and select the appropriate size drill bits and drill out the hinge bead to
match your favorite sizes.
James Grebe
R.P.T. of the P.T.G. from St. Louis, MO. USA, Earth
Piano Service and Piano Periperals
Creator of Hardwood PLTR's and Custom Piano Benches
pianoman@inlink.com         If I wake up in the morning, it WILL be a great
day!

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> From: Clyde Hollinger <cedel@redrose.net>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: hinge pins
> Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 6:45 AM
> 
> Friends:
> 
> What do you do when you need a hinge pin in an unavailable size?  I
> bought all the sizes Schaff offers, but still I almost never have the
> size I need.  I have trouble making myself just stick a nail in the
> hole, but if that's the best option then I guess that's what I'll do. 
> Thanks!
> 
> Clyde Hollinger, RPT
> Lititz, PA