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Sticking Tuning Pins
By Richard Day 

I've had some success with removing the pin and putting chalk dust
in the hole.

Also dipping the pin in varnish and then reinstalling it sometimes
works.  While you have the pin out take time to clean the hole with
a rifle cleaning brush.

Good Luck

Dick Day

(Message sent Tue, 10 Apr 2001 19:20:53 EDT , from time zone -0400.)

Key Words in Subject:  Pins, Sticking, Tuning

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