2 questions on tuning pins

[Farrell]

I don't understand. I can't imagine how to use a drill bit for removing tuning pins (perhaps I misunderstand question). I purchased the tuning pin socket-type thing that goes into a drill chuck and use a variable speed hand drill (it's nice to be able to go slow) for removing tuning pins - goes real quick. I'm saving all my tuning pins. Maybe some day I will build a sailboat that has concrete ballast. The tuning pins will go into the concrete to dramatically increase density. I have also used them as center-punches. A coffee can of them makes a great weight for gluing things (clamping) and other weight needs.

Terry Farrell
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jack Houweling" <JackHouweling@dccnet.com>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2002 2:00 AM
Subject: 2 questions on tuning pins


Would like to know the best drill (size)for removing tuning pins?.


 What do you do with the old   pins?   Are they good for anything  or just the garbage.