Using sandpaper on tuning pins.

[Scott Jackson]

Ron,
It does work, if the pins are VERY loose. No need to glue anything anywhere,
just roll it up grit side out, pop it in the hole and bang the pin back in.
The grit will hold it in place. As for grade, I guess you could adjust
depending on how much space you need to fill, but I think I've used about
200ish. Whatever works! You can also try thin (0.5mm/0.020") wood veneer if
you have any handy. You would only want to use these for a pin or two, as it
is very time-consuming, and you are likely to break strings into the
bargain. 

Have you read about CA glue such as at
https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/2000-May/subject.html#64374 ??? If
this is a serious case of pin-block failure, look at wood plugs
http://www.alliedpiano.com/pinblock.htm

Scott Jackson
Mt Keira, NSW, Australia. 



-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Ronny Boyd
Sent: Sunday, 20 July 2008 13:54
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Using sandpaper on tuning pins.


I've heard it mentioned several times that using sandpaper on loose tuning
pins is the best way to go. My question is:
Do you glue the sandpaper on the pins or? I keep thinking that as you pound
the pin back in it will peel off the sandpaper.
Also what is the best grit to use?

Ron Boyd
Milwaukee chapter #532



  

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