liftrod hook replacement

[David Ilvedson]

You could solder it in place...

David I.



----- Original message ---------------------------------------->
From: Clyde Hollinger <cedel@supernet.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Received: Wed, 07 Aug 2002 18:30:35 -0400
Subject: liftrod hook replacement

>Friends,

>I tried a different (for me) method to replace a liftrod hook for an old
>upright.  I found a nail of the correct diameter, cut off both ends and
>made a nice 90 degree bend in it in the vise, cut it to the correct
>length, stuck it through the liftrod hole until the bend was against the
>liftrod, smacked the end a couple times with a hammer, then aligned the
>hook correctly and drove it into its final position from the bottom.

>The repair looked very professional, better than driving the straight
>liftrod pin into the hole first and *then* trying to get the correct
>bend.  The only misgivings I have about it is whether the hook will
>loosen over time, since it wasn't fluted or anything, but the old beat
>gets only light use.  Thoughts?

>Clyde