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

[Farrell]

Or better yet, the square drive screws. Why aren't those things used
everywhere?

Terry Farrell

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From: <justpianos@our.net.au>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 4:21 PM
Subject: Re: Allen key headed flange screws?? (was Re: Cordless screwdriver


> 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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