Plastic elbows

[Greg Newell]

I'm afraid to do this in the piano for removal. I use a dremel and a small bit
to nibble away any old stubborn stuff left over. You must be careful not to hit
the pin though or the new elbows' felt won't last long.

Greg Newell

Paul wrote:

> Bruce
> I heat the old plastic elbow with a heat gun. The old plastic get very soft,
> almost liquid and pulls off the center pin easily. Then the remaining
> plastic can be removed with a needle nose pliers. Use caution; the old
> plastic elbows burst into flames at the liquid stage. (that story for
> another time.)
>
> Paul Chick
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Pianogreig@AOL.COM>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2000 11:26 AM
> Subject: Re: Plastic elbows
> Bruce wrote:
>
> > Hasn't anyone else come across the gummy plastic broken elbows which can't
> be cut out of the wippen slot?