pedal lyre screws are obsolete

[David Ilvedson]

Each to his own but I don't see how your method is faster.   Don't you have to glue the plugs in?   Out of curosity, how many modern day pianos use wood screws for pedal attachments?   

David I.



----- Original message ---------------------------------------->
From: Joseph Garrett <joegarrett@earthlink.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Received: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 11:27:48 -0800
Subject: Re: pedal lyre screws are obsolete

>I don't think this will work.  You will need to get a right angle drill >attachment to fit between the pinblock and the keybed.  I've done this >before and I had to get a forsner bit and cut the shank off to a nub, >and it was still tight.

>Mike Bratch

>Mike obviously you haven't read the article on how to modify a spade bit.
>The alignment hole is drilled through the key bed. Then the modified spade
>bit is inserted from above and then you attach the drill. This makes a nice
>countersink for the "T" nut(s). However, I don't like to do this procedure
>unless as a last resort. I prefer to plug the existing "stripped" holes with
>3/4" pinblock plugs, that have been center bored to accept the proper
>screws. Much faster and solid as a rock! My offer for screws is still
>available if she needs them and can't find a source.
>Oh, I'd be glad to scan the spade bit, (modified), if any are interested.
>Best Regards,
>Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
>Captain, Tool Police
>Squares Are I


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