Drill bit size for #1 gauge tuning pins

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Kurt asks: 
<< Experiences with drilling maple pinblocks for #1 gauge tuning pins or 
suggestions in general most welcome. >>

Greeting,s
    I use #1 pins on all my rebuilds.  I usually use either factory Steinway 
or Bolduc blocks.  Normally, I use a C bit in the bottom 44 pins and a D bit 
in the treble.  Sometimes if the block feels a little tight, I will go to an E 
bit,(.250") in the top two octaves, just for ease of tuning.  
Regards,


Ed Foote RPT 
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