knuckles

[Greg Newell]

On Sat, 27 Dec 1997 13:58:03 -0500, Howard S. Rosen  wrote:

>Dear Colleagues,
>
>In changing a set of knuckles, I found that the spline of the new
>replacements (supplied by a piano manufacturer) were a tish larger than the
>groove left after removal of the old knuckles. I found a file in my pile of
>tools that did the job of widening the groove, but I was uncomfortable
>using it because it slowed me down. I tried saw blades and I tried filing
>the new splines, but using the file in the grooves was the least of all
>those evils. Does anyone have a good trick of the trade to suggest for my
>next knuckle encounter?
>
>By the way, for those who are unaware, a "tish" is a highly technical term
>analogous to a "smidgeon".
>
>
>
>Howard S. Rosen, RPT
>Boynton Beach, Florida
>
Howard,
	having my flame suit ready ... I would suggest that you squeeze the knuckle 
core with pliers gently to crush the wood a little untill it will slide in.
hope this helps.					
	Greg Newell
Greg and Mary Ellen Newell
Greg's Piano Forte`
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
gnewell@en.com