>There is also question of drilling for pins perpendicular to the soundboard or perpendicular to the face od the bridge. Some >makers drill at an angle (perpendicular to the bridge face) but it seems to me historical practice was usually different. >Someone experimented with both?
>Pavel

You get angled pins on early pianos probably for strength reasons ie the pin goes towards the centre of the bridge where there is more meat.

Richard

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