Hi Terry Farrell & list Going to have to start using last names with all the Ric's & Ron's & Terry's I personally never had much luck with sandpaper. I think J. Garrett info was the answer you were looking for. The CA glues I haven't really tried for this application but seems like it could,should work. I try to avoid those situations as much as possible, seeing pins that have been driven, previous signs of juicing, many oversize tuning pins scattered around. All good warning signs to proceed with caution. You can still get caught now and then. ¦ -) keep your eyes open........ Have fun- the piano is probably no worse off than it was. Best Regards, Mark Ritchie RPT << In a message dated 4/11/01 4:31:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com writes: > What are you shimming pins with? On old pianos with pins of generally low torque, I will use 120 grit regular aluminum oxide sandpaper. If the piano has generally good torque (maybe above 60 or 70 in-lbs.), I might use 100 or 80 grit. I find 120 grit will get you in the 50 to 80 in-lbs. range, while 80 grit will usually get ya up over 100 in-lbs. Obviously, it all depends on how big the hole was to start with. I really like the feel that the sandpaper gives (when turning the tuning pin - not rubbing it on my nose!). Terry Farrell Piano Tuning & Service Tampa, Florida mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com >>
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