Allen key headed flange screws?? (was Re: Cordless screwdriver

justpianos@our.net.au justpianos@our.net.au
Mon, 8 Nov 2004 21:21:36 -0000


Sorry, I'm  flashing ideas as they enter my head.
I am wondering why Allen key headed screws can't be used for flanges as they 
may prove much better and easier to access.
Bruce Browning-The Piano Tuner



Keith McGavern <kam544@gbronline.com> said:

> >>My comment on Allen wrench here was to do with using Allen key headed 
screws
> >>for flange screws, particularly on uprights where the screw is hidden and
> >>hard to access. The Allen key wrench with a "ball" tip is much easier, and
> >>slimmer to insert than a flange screwdriver.
> >>Bruce Browning-The Piano Tuner
> 
> Hold on a minute, Bruce.
> 
> Are you saying that you have encountered pianos, or are encountering, 
> where the flange (hammer, damper, wippen) screws are not slot or 
> phillips head, but actually require an allen wrench to remove and 
> insert?
> 
> If so, I would like to know the brand name, please.
> 
> Keith
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