broken agraffe

[w peterson]

Hi Terry, I would first try an awl and gently unscrew it.  I have always
been lucky with this.  If you center punch it you will spread the soft brass
surface and will then have to drill it.  You can buy left hand drill bits,
and if lucky it will unscrew as you drill it.

Good Luck, Bill Peterson


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "pianolover 88" <pianolover88@hotmail.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 3:23 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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