---------- > From: pianoman <pianoman@inlink.com> > To: pianotech@ptg.org > Subject: problem embarrased > Date: Tuesday, July 08, 1997 4:48 PM > > 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 ------------------------------------------------------- My sons have since come home and I had three of them gripping the leg while I tried to turn the nuts I had on the lag screws. It didn't budge. Anyone tried to release epoxie with heating the lag screw? James Grebe pianoman@inlink.com
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