Hi David, Ok, I'll stick my neck out. (We'll see if I'm handed it back detached or not...) I've used Bolduc pinblocks. They are wonderful. They are also expensive. If a piano isn't particularly special, for whatever reason, I don't have a problem with using a multilaminate block. I've used them on quite a number of pianos and have not had any significant problems. I drill them much the same way (same size drill bits) as I would a Bolduc block. I have used the standard multilaminate blocks from Schaff and Apsco. I haven't used the Delignit type blocks. If budget is an issue, I don't have a problem making this substitution on something like you describe. But I'd hate to do it on a Mason & Hamlin or a Steinway or something of similar caliber. Others might have differing opinions. FWIW... Brian T. ===== Brian Trout Grand Restorations 3090 Gause Blvd., #202 Slidell, LA 70461 985-649-2700 GrandRestorations@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health.yahoo.com
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