egoidealmusic Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 11 hours ago, Dave F said: I'm making a set of bridge pins out of White Holly Wood for the OP to test out. I just like to tinker around when I have time. I just started today. I thought the wood would be whiter but it is whiter than Maple. My first mistake was trying to squeeze too many (9) out of the block. If I don't yield 6 good ones I'll cut them a little larger. Cut a 1/4" diameter to hold on to then put it in the CNC router and turned the shape. Holding the top of the 5 degree taper at ,220" per 2A spec. I'll rig something up to slot them and cut them to length. The one picture shows a couple turned pins next to a couple plastic pins and a bone saddle blank setting on top of a piece of maple. Those are looking great! Can't wait to give them a shot--thank you again!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Fine gesture! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egoidealmusic Posted July 21, 2022 Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 So, to update all, Dave F sent me these amazing white wood pins. They're sill standing a bit proud and need a touch more sanding (once the blisters from getting them here ease up), but they sound absolutely amazing. The soften the sharp highs and really bring out the beauty of each string--exactly the way that ebony pins do. Sorry the picture isn't that great, but you cn see that they really fit the bill of keeping the nice off white look while bringing more wood to the game. Can't thank Dave enough!!! Good people here on this forum, and I'm honored to be here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwlsky Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 That is fantastic. Who would have thought that pins that white could be a natural wood. Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egoidealmusic Posted July 21, 2022 Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 I know! When I first asked the question I had no idea that it was actually possible. I'm guessing Dave could make a couple of bucks if he wanted to with these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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