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| Author: | burbank [ Sat May 27, 2006 1:13 am ] |
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I'm about to get a good reamer for bridge pin holes and I'm curious to know what you all use, 3 or 5 deg? I expect I'll stick with unslotted pins. |
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| Author: | burbank [ Sun May 28, 2006 3:54 am ] |
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[QUOTE=ToddStock] Not much difference, but I've been using 5 degree pins because the ebony/pao SM pins are cheap and sound good. Theoretically, 3 degree pins should have great withdrawl resistance, but the fit in a material like wood pretty much makes it a toss-up. Which reamer is cheaper?[/QUOTE] They're about the same. Is there a difference in attaining consistent pin depths? Clearance on the small end for ball ends is tighter on the 5 deg ones. Also wondering about selection, is it better for either one? |
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| Author: | paul harrell [ Sun May 28, 2006 4:56 am ] |
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If you want to use unslotted pins you might want to go with 5 degree because SM has 5 deg unslotted, and most of the other places that sell the 3 deg pins have only slotted pins. Paul |
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| Author: | burbank [ Sun May 28, 2006 2:04 pm ] |
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Looks like two good points favoring 5 deg. Thanks, Todd & Paul! |
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| Author: | burbank [ Mon May 29, 2006 1:52 am ] |
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Another point for 5 deg. Thanks, Hesh, 5 degrees it is! |
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