balance hole reamer?

[AlliedPianoCraft]

I made my own. I used a balance rail pin and glued it into a handle (made from a dowel). I then put the pin on a hard surface and rolled it between a course file and the surface to etch the pin. You now have a great tool for cleaning out and sizing the keyhole without enlarging it.

Al Guecia

Maybe I should send that one into the Journal if it's new to this list.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William R. Monroe 
  To: Pianotech List 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 6:29 PM
  Subject: Re: balance hole reamer?


  Holly,

  Yes, the tool is worthwhile.  Occasionally balance rail holes are too thick at the bottom and this tool resolves that.  If the hole is too thick, it can lead to a spongy feel as the Balance Rail pin presses into the too tall key bottom.  

  JD, it is not for enlarging the diameter of the hole.

  If I were you, Holly, I'd call Pianotek and order it, and request a catalogue, or call Jurgen at Pianoforte supply and order it.  I've routinely been disappointed by the tool quality from Schaff.

  William R. Monroe


    Has anyone tried the balance pin hole reamer that Schaff is now supplying? I never saw it in the old catalog, but the new one is carrying them. I still don't have my hands on a Pianotech account or catalog yet, and am about to place an order to Schaff for some stuff. Thought I'd ask if this tool is worth it from these sources. If this is an inappropriate question to pose publicly to the list, apologies and feel free to delete. 

    Thanks,
    Holly Quigley
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