CA vs epoxy, was Re: loose bridge pins

[David Love]

Why, if you are going to the trouble to remove the pin, would you put the
old pin back in?  The notch that is worn into the side of the pin can
create problems and is often the source of false beats.  I would replace
the pins if you are going that far.

David Love
davidlovepianos@earthlink.net


> [Original Message]
> From: Nelson. Gene (PWA) <nelsong@SacCounty.NET>
> To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Date: 2/3/2003 10:40:59 AM
> Subject: RE: CA vs epoxy, was Re: loose bridge pins
>
> For loose bridge pins I favor epoxy. If the bridge is not split I remove
the
> pin, clean out the hole then swab - not fill - the hole with epoxy, let it
> dry then drive the pin back in. It makes for a nice tight fit and will
allow
> easy removal if someone wants to recap the bridge later. I use West
Systems
> for this because of it's viscosity, takes longer to set up but works
nicely.
> Gene Nelson