pianoman wrote: > > ---------- > > From: Warren Fisher <fish@communique.net> > > To: pianotech@ptg.org > > Subject: Re: problem embarrased > > Date: Tuesday, July 08, 1997 7:36 PM > > > > James, If you get two nuts that fit the bolt (3 would be better)and > > screw them on to the bolt, then tighten them against each other with two > > wrenches, the you can use a pipe wrench to back the screw out of the > > leg. Stand on the pipe wrench and get some help to turn the leg. > > > > Hope this helps, > > > > Warren > > > > pianoman wrote: > > > > > > Dear list, > > > Here is a new one on me. > > > I repaired a screwon type piano leg that has the screw going into the > leg > > > and the other end is a bolt end that screws into a 1/2" nut in the > keybed. > > > The wood had stripped out and I brought it back to the shop to repair. > I > > > epoxied the screw end into the leg but forgot to check if enough of the > the > > > bolt end stuck out and would reach the nut in the keybed. It doesn't. > I > > > need about 1/8" to 1/4" more thread out of the leg. > > > Anyone know how I can temporarily release the epoxies' hold on the leg > bolt > > > to turn it out a little more. Are there any solvents or would heating > the > > > bolt end do it? Any help? > > > I am really looking foolish on this one. > > > James Grebe > > > R.P.T. from St. Louis > > > pianoman@inlink.com > > > "Business is like an automobile. If not guided it goes downhill > easiest"DH > > > > -- > > Warren, > I have gotten that far. My problem is gripping the legs (round tapered) > without marring the finish. I have tried rags around it clamped in my wood > vise but can't get the bolt to budge which is why I thought I need to break > the epoxie joint. Thanks > James Grebe from St. Louis > pianoman@inlink.com James, if you get about 3 extra people helping turn the leg, it should be possible to turn it without damaging it. Warren -- Home of the Humor List Warren D. Fisher fish@communique.net Registered Piano Technician Piano Technicians Guild New Orleans Chapter 701
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