Aw, you guys is the best! Alan -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On Behalf Of Ron Nossaman Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 6:37 PM To: Pianotech Subject: Re: Shank extractions ... >One of the standard methods is to drill down the approximate center of the >shank, slightly smaller than the shank, insert a drywall screw, and heat >it. Not my idea, but it works. > >Bob Davis The hole should be about the diameter of the shank of your drywall screw, and the screw should be a #6 coarse thread. You want enough bite to not just strip the damp threads (because you put a drop of water in the hole before inserting the screw) when you pull with your shank extractor after heating the screw. Did you get that? Drill hole Water Insert screw Heat screw Pull screw and shank stub with shank extractor Grin like you knew it would be that easy Ron N _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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