steinway

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In a message dated 1/15/2000 12:32:33 PM, Ron N. wrote:

<<but I think I'd rather have unfinished raw cut threads in a block
than threads that have been finished with anything after being cut.>>

Dear Ron and other "fish"
 I am not aware of any pins currently being nickle plated "over cut threads". 
This was a distinct problem in the late sixtys and early seventies but has 
since been rectified by most manufacturers.  All the nickle plated pins I use 
are "nickle plated/blued threads" ........meaning the pins are plated first 
and the the threads are cut afterward.  As for not wanting Threads that have 
been finished with anything"....... rust does promote more rust and non blued 
threads will rust inside the pinblock....not very quickly, but they do as I 
have removed many non blued pins from blocks that showed rust along the 
length of the pin.
 The problematical concerns about appearance is one of taste I suppose if you 
live in an area of moderate humidity, but here in Florida nickle plated pins 
have a distinct advantage over blued pins.
 Whatever else....... the main thing is to use what you feel is best for the 
piano, yourself and your customer :-)
Jim Bryant (FL)