Wow Jack, amazing these are not available. (Perhaps Jürgen at Forte Piano will have some or know where to get them. I think he has sources in Erope & beyond...)
Otherwise, if the diameter is available...perhaps make some out of stock brass rod & polish them up nicely....?
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[Kevin] [Fortenberry] [RPT]
[Staff Techician]
[Texas Tech Univ]
[Lubbock] [TX]
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-20-2018 23:47
From: Alden Jack
Subject: Long Balance Rail Pins
I am looking to see if anyone has ideas on where to get 2-7/8 inch balance rail pins. They have worn through the original plating at the balance pin hole and at the bushing at the top end.
I have considered sending them to be replated, or turning them around so that the top end goes down into the key frame to give them new surface area at the bushing. I've also considered just ignoring how worn out they are.
Any ideas?
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Alden Jack
Smithfield UT
435-760-3974
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