Machine Threads in Pinblock, was WD-40

[Farrell]

I hadn't followed the WD-40 thread, so I don't know who (Michael) you are referring to Fenton, but I also routinely use machine screws in pinblocks. I really can't tell you exactly what size/bit/etc. I use - just whatever size machine screw fits and I use coarse thread and drill as small a hole as I can screw a nicely buttered-up machine screw in there.

Just seems to me that a machine screw is more secure than a wood screw- you have full length of the machine screw with treads locked into the wood. If I'm not mistaken, Ron Overs is doing this also - probably others.

Terry Farrell
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Fenton Murray 
  To: Pianotech List 
  Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 1:10 PM
  Subject: Machine Threads in Pinblock, was WD-40


  >to thread machine screws into the pinblocks

  Micheal,
  I know some of this thread was meant as a joke, but I'm interested in your comment regarding machine threads in the pin block, if you were serious. I've diffenately used machine treads in maple, but nothing as critical as a pin block. Please comment on thread size, drill size, ect. I assume you might use a smaller drill than recomended for metal. Or maybe I missed the joke.
  Thanks,
  Fenton
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