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The taper allows the peg to turn more easily when pulled out slightly, and to hold firmly when pushed in while being turned. Since the typical wear pattern on a peg shaft interferes with this action, pegs occasionally require refitting, a specialized job which amounts to reshaping both pegs and holes to a smooth circular conical taper.
Tapered tuning pins are similar, but must be turned with a tuning tool, usually called a [[tuning key]], tuning lever, or tuning wrench. Historically, pins were also tapered, but they are now generally threaded, instead (see below).
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