Using sandpaper on tuning pins.

[Dean May]

If CA doesn't seem to be working, remove the pin, squirt CA directly into
the hole, reinsert pin. It has always worked for me. 

 

Dean

Dean May             cell 812.239.3359 

PianoRebuilders.com   812.235.5272 

Terre Haute IN  47802

 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of AlliedPianoCraft
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 9:45 AM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Re: Using sandpaper on tuning pins.

 

I've successfully used CA many times on really loose tuning pins. Much
easier fix with no chance of breaking the becket or string. I can't see why
you would do it any other way. Last, last resort, sandpaper does work, sand
side to wood. Determine the grit by how loose the pin is. 80, for really
loose pins, 120, for med loose & 220 for, I really should have used CA.

 

Al Guecia

 

 

 

From: Scott <mailto:ScottWayneJackson at hotmail.com>  Jackson 

Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 1:24 AM

To: 'Pianotech List' <mailto:pianotech at ptg.org>  

Subject: RE: Using sandpaper on tuning pins.

 

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. 



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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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