loose bridge pins

[Roger Jolly]

Hi Terry,
              Ron has given you good advice.
My choice would be as follows.
Remove pins. Replace with same size.  NOT OVER SIZED.  That is a sure way 
to create cracks.
Use either medium CA or West systems epoxy as a driving fluid for the new pins.
If you really swab the holes with glue of choice, hydraulic action will 
help to force the material into the fibers and any cavities that may be in 
the unseen part of the bridge.
Regards Roger



At 08:18 PM 2/2/2003 -0800, you wrote:
>Can you "safely" pound in loose bridge pins without structural damage to 
>the piano? If this is not recommended, what about "soaking" the holes with 
>5 min epoxy, with the pins in place? They are semi  loose, but not to such 
>an extent that you can remove them without the aid of a needle nose 
>pliers.  If need be, can i safely detune the entire bass section, in order 
>to remove and replace ALL the old pins? There are NO cracks in either 
>bridge, so I just want to get the pins TIGHT as quickly and easily as 
>possible. Thanks for the help!
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>Terry Peterson
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