Tight Grommets

[Joe And Penny Goss]

Hi Patrick,
If you are a fixin' to try sumpin, you might try 'Armoral' sp? The stuff
that they use on tires to rejuvinate the rubber for looks.
I've never tried it , just thinkin. Hope I dont get you in trouble<G>
4 hours seems like a lot, 2 for me with an electric drill.
When removing the old be sure and hold the wippen so that the torque does
not damage the breakable parts. Do not worry if the rubber seperates from
the hard inner square, just go on to the next one and return with your flush
cutting center pin nippers to cut along the wire. Usually you can take whats
left off with your fingers by prying against the wire.
Now you just made me think of a new design for a much improved grommet
installation tool. Hummm.
Joe Goss
imatunr@srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "J Patrick Draine" <draine@attbi.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Cc: "J Patrick Draine" <draine@attbi.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 5:35 AM
Subject: Re: Tight Grommets


>
> On Tuesday, June 11, 2002, at 08:53 PM, Mike and Jane Spalding wrote:
>
> > Question is, do I have to replace these grommets
>
> Yes, after you sell the customer on the job (otherwise replace the one
> that crumbled when you touched it, and the customer continues to enjoy
> their lost motion).
>
> Patrick Draine
>