tools for plates?

[Kevin E. Ramsey RPT]

 I use the following tools on site. One large Phillips screwdriver bit and
one large flat-head bit, both with a square end which fits in my tuning
hammer. I believe Schaff sells them. Or you can get "brace bit" screw
drivers at the local hardware store. For bolts, I use a good ole socket set;
(3/8' drive) with a set of metric and English sockets. I haven't found a
plate that I couldn't tighten yet. ( I only go through this procedure once,
not every time I see the piano.)
-----Original Message-----
From: Staccatomusic@cs.com <Staccatomusic@cs.com>
To: pianotech@ptg.org <pianotech@ptg.org>
Date: Saturday, April 01, 2000 12:28 PM
Subject: Re: tools for plates?


>I was curious about what kind of on the sight tools tuners use to tighten
>plate bolts. I have tried different tools through the years and sometimes
>still struggle to get them tight. Men check your tool boxes and report back
>if ya can........ please.
>BP
>