2 questions on tuning pins

[Greg Newell]

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I'm curious as to why anyone would use an electric motor to remove tuning 
pins unless you really like that burnt smell. Of course it just might be 
that you don't have access to an air compressor and air tools. Frankly 
though, if this is the case, I don't know how piano work is accomplished 
without one. An Impact hammer with an appropriate tuning pin socket is my 
tool of choice. FWIW

Greg

At 08:57 AM 11/20/2002, you wrote:

>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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> >
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Greg Newell
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