tuning pin bushings too big

[Bob Hull]

Thanks for the idea, however:
1. We have already refinished the plate and it is
beautiful.
2. If you drill holes then they won't have that
countersunk or rounded entry look.  Sounds like a lot
of trouble and work.
3. This is something I need to check before painting
the plate.  Obviously they began enlarging the plate
holes at some point since all of the bushings now
won't fit, or this is just an oddball (fallboard says
Steck, plate says Wheelock/Aeolian.  Customer
sentimental value.) 
4. The synthetic reducer idea from Joe Garrett sounds
easiest.  It also sounds a little like a joke??

Bob

--- Erwinspiano at aol.com wrote:

>  
> Dittos. Good suggestion.  I do this to  many plates.
> Especially Steinway to 
> prevent the pins from possibly leaning into  the
> plate hole itself.
>   Dale
> 
> Bob,
> 
> I'm not an expert, but I'd say if there is room (and
> I  suspect there is)
> just drill out the plate to enlarge the existing
> tuning  pin holes in the
> plate to whatever size bushing you wish to  use.
> 
> Regards,
> William R. Monroe
> 
> 
>  
> 


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