Audrey, Here's an idea. Since I'm sure you have tha appropriate taps to chase the threads after removal, why not drill an appropriate hole in a small piece of brass or steel, thread the piece and use it as a nut. This way you can have whatever size plate you need to clean up your threads after shortening the stem. Let us know if this works. Allan Gilreath Gilreath Piano & Organ Co. Berry College Gilreath@aol.com
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