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| Author: | Spyder [ Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Bridge Pin Taper |
I know this was discussed in a recent thread, but I am still confused. I know I need a tapered hole for my bridge pins, but what angle do I need? Last year, I bought a Stew Mac Standard reamer, which according to their web site, has an angle of 2 degrees. This one works for violin tuning pegs and end pins. I noticed they also have two reamers for bridge pins, one at 3 degrees and one at 5 degrees. I would prefer to have things match perfectly, but what angle reamer do I need? Is one taper more common than the other? Any help much appreciated! |
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| Author: | Darryl Young [ Wed Sep 05, 2012 1:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge Pin Taper |
IIRC, Martin uses a 5 deg taper. Sometimes the ball end on the end of the string has a tight fit using this taper so some custom builders use a 3 deg taper (maybe not the only reason). So I think the 5 deg is more common likely because it was the Martin standard. Hopefully I don't have the two tapers reversed <smile>. |
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| Author: | Spyder [ Wed Sep 05, 2012 3:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge Pin Taper |
Thanks, that's what I needed to know. |
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