Hi Folks. Rebuilding an upright action. Hammer butt spring rail. Removed all springs EXCEPT for three short pieces of spring wire that are apparently stuck in original holes in rail (broke off). Gotta get 'em out so that I can install the new ones. I have tried pushing them through to no avail. I guess I can drill next to them, but that will screw up alignment a tad - maybe not too much. There is nothing to grab on to to pull on. Any recommendations for removal? Or should I just drill right next to original hole? I am constantly amazed at little tricks to remove original stuff. Also, I purchased medium and heavy hammer butt springs. What is the accepted wisdom in placing these? If both are to be used, I suspect heavy in bass and at some point in scale switch to medium. Should both be used? Where should the change be made? Thanks big time. Terry Farrell
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