The Ultimate Pinblock?

gordon stelter lclgcnp@yahoo.com
Tue, 18 Feb 2003 10:15:48 -0800 (PST)


Did you mean "turning the pins IN" - as opposed to
pounding in with a hammer?
     Thump

--- Kerry Cooper <brispiano@optushome.com.au> wrote:
> Terry,
> 
> I have used Delignite, APSCO, & Renner ( almost the
> same as Delignite) and
> the Renner plank was far superior in the longevity
> department then any of
> the others. What has been said about being precise
> about drilling is
> correct, however,  if the pins are punched as would
> be normal, and your
> drilling is .001 in, the pins will not turn and will
> break. I found that by
> turning the pins with a ratchet wrench, you get a
> very even and nice firm
> pin. I tuned a piano I used this method on 12 years
> ago just last month, and
> the pins are still the same as they were when I
> finished the job.
> 
>>

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