In a message dated 12/17/00 1:33:30 AM Eastern Standard Time, kam544@flash.net writes: > So, I mark suspect tuning pins with Liquid Paper Correction Fluid, and > monitor their stability on the next visit, meanwhile advising the customer > of such activity. Keith, I didn't mention that this piano will be for sale (by me) but your advice to monitor still is relevant. Thanks. >but a better question would be, is it necessary to replace borderline tuning pins if they are still holding? Based on yours and Jon Page's input, now I don't think so. Yeah! Less work!!!! >I might choose to tap the borderline ones further into the pinblock, if there is space below the coils to to do so. I drove the pins as far as possible...so I thought...but as I just inspected them closer, I still have about 1/8" left. I'll try a little more tapping. (when no improvement was noticed after tapping a considerable amount, I just assumed that they were not going to get any better from tapping. But, I'll tap some more.) Jon also mentioned CA glue which worked great for me in the past, but as I mentioned in my reply to Jon, I thought replacement was a better way to go. Guess not always! Thanks so much for your help. Nice early Christmas present. Happy Holidays to you and all the great techs on this list. Larry Trischetta
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