bridge pin reamer

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tim crain 54
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bridge pin reamer

Post by tim crain 54 » Sat Jan 31, 2015 11:55 am

before I buy a bridge pin reamer from one of the luthier supply houses, I thought I would ask the group if there is another source (less $). I had purchased one from ebay and got about what I paid for it which was VERY little. The steel was so soft that it was absolutely useless. Tried to sharpen it but would only cut for a minute before the edge was rounded off. Thanks in advance, Tim

Dave Bagwill
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Re: bridge pin reamer

Post by Dave Bagwill » Sat Jan 31, 2015 12:02 pm

I bought a "repairman's" reamer from Ace Hardware, I think $19, and it has done a dozen or so guitars and is still sharp.

http://www.acehardware.com/product/inde ... pla_992063
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Re: bridge pin reamer

Post by tim crain 54 » Sat Jan 31, 2015 12:15 pm

Thanks Dave, I'll check that out. I figured that there was probably an alternate (cheaper) source.

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Re: bridge pin reamer

Post by Tim Benware » Sat Jan 31, 2015 7:51 pm

Tim, I bought one of these a year ago and it is a little cheaper.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GeetarGizmos-Ta ... 20e70b054d
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Re: bridge pin reamer

Post by Dave Bagwill » Sat Jan 31, 2015 8:00 pm

That's a good price!
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