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  • 1.  Hitch pin tightness

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 12-19-2022 15:30
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    Hi all, 

    I'm replacing the hitch pins in my rebuilding project.  The original pins had a 0.16" diameter, the largest at Pianotek are 0.158".  They are fairly snug, but not quite as tight as I want.  I've knurled some for testing (see photo of original and knurled pin).  I'm wondering if I should add some JB Weld or other metal adhesive for extra rightness.  Thoughts?
    Thanks!


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    Tim Foster
    New Oxford PA
    (470) 231-6074
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  • 2.  RE: Hitch pin tightness

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 12-20-2022 11:25
    Tim,
    I'm curious as to why you are replacing the original hitch pins.

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    John Pope
    University of Kentucky School of Music
    Lexington, KY
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  • 3.  RE: Hitch pin tightness

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 12-20-2022 21:12
    I'm replacing them purely for cosmetic reasons.  I left the bass pins in place since they are in solid cast iron and taking them out is risky.  I'll polish them the best I can.

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    Tim Foster
    New Oxford PA
    (470) 231-6074
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