Cordless screwdriver

[justpianos@our.net.au]

Thanks for all replies on split washer suggestions, but why aren't all 
manufacturers doing this. They must know that their pianos are going into 
different atmospheric conditions.
Any comments on the Allen-key wrench.
Bruce Browning-The Piano Tuner



John Ross <jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca> said:

> Hi Ron,
> It was a split ring, plus a washer, as I recollect.
> Split by itself would dig into the wood. Sorry for not explaining fully.
> 
> John M. Ross
> Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
> jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ron Nossaman" <rnossaman@cox.net>
> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 9:57 AM
> Subject: Re: Cordless screwdriver
> 
> 
> >
> > >>Hi Bruce,
> > >>I have seen split washers, on some older pianos. I just can't remember
> the
> > >>brand name.
> > >>So it has been tried, ....
> > >>
> > >>  > Has anybody considered a split washer as a torsioning device on
> flanges.
> > >>  > Bruce Browning-The Piano Tuner
> > >
> > >Another type washer that has been used in flanges is one that is not flat
> > >or split, but is warped in a fashion. Don't know it's technical name.
> >
> >
> > I've also seen a sort of helical leaf spring, and one that is folded, as
> > well as the bent washer. Don't recall ever personally seeing a split ring
> > in a piano, but there are lots of things I haven't seen yet.
> >
> > Ron N
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