[ Re: 070723 MMDigest, Restoration vs. Reconstruction

> Some restorers, when such early boxes need repinning, not only
> repin but also add cement to the restored barrel.

Cement?  Doesn't that add friction and consummate wear to the drive
mechanism?

R. Hodge

 [ The cement is added only to the inside the cylinder, in order to
 [ keep the pins from buzzing as the tines are plucked.  -- Robbie