tuning pin bushings

[Ron Nossaman]

>List
>An old Kimball 6'7" grand came in for a "redo." The plate hole for the
>tuning pin bushings mikes at .470."  The available bushings are 7/16" which
>is .436" O.D.  Has anyone had this problem and, if so, how did you solve it?
>Is there any danger in leaving the bushings out?  Right now, the piano is
>still strung and up to pitch, but there is a continuous gap between the
>plate flange and pinblock  The new block will be carefully fitted to the
>flange and plate. What are your thoughts?
>
>Paul Chick


There are no functional problems with just leaving them out, though it has 
a look like it might whistle in a light wind. Or you could make a set from 
1/2" dowel on the table saw. How thick is the plate webbing?

Ron N