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

David Ilvedson ilvey@sbcglobal.net
Mon, 8 Nov 2004 13:57:22 -0800


Cost of manufactuering?

David I.



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From: <justpianos@our.net.au>
To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
Received: Mon, 8 Nov 2004 21:21:36 -0000
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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