broken agraffe

[James Grebe]

Before you start drilling with anything flood the hole and what is left of 
the agraffe with penetrating oil and let it soak in for a while.  Many times 
it will loosen up and you can dig a sharp small bladed screwdriver into the 
brass and remove it.
James Grebe
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "pianolover 88" <pianolover88@hotmail.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 5:23 PM
Subject: broken agraffe


> I'ver been reviewing the ptg archives regarding the bst way to remove 
> agraffes that have broken fluch with the plate. i'm trying to determine 
> which is best; using a reverse thread drill bit, or using a standard bit 
> to to drll a pilot hole for the ez-out. Another method that i heard about 
> was to dig a slot across the broken agraffe, then "unscrew' it with a slot 
> blade screwdriver. Hmmm, sounds like it might work. Also, will I need any 
> special type of drill bit to penetrate the brass, like diamond tip, or? 
> And what about center punching the agraffe so the drill bit won't 
> "wander"? Will a sharpened awl do the trick? Love to get ideas. thanks!
>
> Terry Peterson
>
>
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