This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Terry, The Fandrich & Sons vertical which is made by Klima in the Czech Rep. has a blue plate and looks pretty slick. Of course, he calls it his Blue Plate Special.! jeannie Jeannie Grassi, RPT Associate Editor, Piano Technicians Journal mailto:jcgrassi@earthlink.net -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Farrell Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 8:52 AM To: Pianotech Subject: Re: Odd Agraffe Size Entire set, yes. Sounds like you might have a good suggestion for just milling down a 1/4" shank to the correct size - the threads are indeed the same. However, your point about a process getting old fast is well taken. I think as a first step I will evaluate reconditioning the originals - they've been well protected with a heavy coat of gold paint - and see how they come out. And now, for something completely different...... Any comments on the concept of a candy-apple-red plate with brass appointments - maybe on an ebony grand? Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- From: Sarah Fox <mailto:sarah@graphic-fusion.com> To: Pianotech <mailto:pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 11:27 AM Subject: Re: Odd Agraffe Size Hi Terry, You're doing the entire set? Drilling and tapping blind holes in cast iron is REALLY going to get old fast. 7/32 and 1/4 are too close in size for you to do this if the thread pitch is not identical between the two sizes! If the pitches are different, you will end up with really awful threads, and you will likely break off the tap in one of the holes. If you can find a die of this mystery size, and if the thread pitch is the same as with the 1/4", you could probably reduce the 1/4" threading to the right size. (Brass is pretty easy to cut.) This approach is going to get really old, too, but at least you don't risk any more than an agraffe from a jammed or broken tool. ~or~ Is it possible to get some agraffe manufacturing company to mill you a set of custom ones? You'll pay a bit of money for them, but I bet it would be well worth it. Peace, Sarah ----- Original Message ----- From: Farrell <mailto:mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com> To: pianotech@ptg.org Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 10:08 AM Subject: Odd Agraffe Size I wish to replace a set of agraffes on an 1890s Knabe grand. It appears the thread diameter is slightly larger than a standard 7/32" agraffe. I suppost others have run across this odd thread size? If so, any solutions? Are replacements available anywhere? Drill and tap for 1/4"? Thanks. Terry Farrell www.farrellpiano.com ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/e3/84/c2/86/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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