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Replacement of center pins...

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sparviero

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Opening post by sparviero

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Hello everyone, I would like to know what the correct technique is for replacing a slightly sluggish pin.

First of all, is it preferable in the first instance to use a lubricant? Or is it better to let it go and replace the pin?

Is a dynamometer absolutely necessary (I don't know what the tool that measures resistance is called) or can one proceed

with manual sensitivity?

Most important question now:

doing the entire re-pinning of the piano, do all the pins have the same friction or do they have different properties?

Thank you for your attention

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Reply 2 by pianoexpert

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Replacing the center pins of the action requires precise equipment, especially reamers which must be straight and not tapered like many use. Experience is necessary. Uniformity is an essential requirement. No lubricant!!!!! The "taster" (as the measuring tool is called) is a great help, but it can only detect the coefficient of friction, not say if the replacement was done well. Manual dexterity and experience are required, which even many technicians do not have. What may result in being correct now may have a short lifespan. One must also see the condition of the gaskets of the lever holes and decide which pin size to use compared to that of the replaced pin

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