2 questions on tuning pins

[Mike and Jane Spalding]

Terry,  Jack,

Perhaps the question has to do with the variaable speed drill.  My personal weapon is a Milwaukee "Magnum Hole Shooter", a 1/2" variable speed reversable drill with a second handle which can be mounted on either side for right- or left-handed users.  Purchased this after burning out a Craftsman 3/8" drill removing tuning pins.

Several large coffee cans full of old tuning pins, placed in the trunk of your rear wheel drive land yacht, will improve your traction in the snow.

hope this helps,

Mike Spalding RPT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Farrell <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2002 6:38 AM
Subject: Re: 2 questions on tuning pins


> 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.
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> Terry Farrell
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> ----- 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
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> Would like to know the best drill (size)for removing tuning pins?.
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>  What do you do with the old   pins?   Are they good for anything  or just the garbage.          
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