threadbear

[Joe And Penny Goss]

Thanks Paul, You are correct in the way they were manufactured Thanks
Joe Goss RPT
Mother Goose Tools
imatunr@srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Chick (Earthlink)" <tune4@earthlink.net>
To: "'An open list for piano technicians'" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2006 9:00 AM
Subject: RE: threadbear


>
> Subject: threadbear
>
> Hi, does any one know the thread size on the wire stickers of a Kimbal
> drop-action?
> I do not have easy access to the instrument and know the rubber has bonded
> to the wire, and will make installing the new nuts real hard. Removal of
the
> action is not an option, or I would use my mini torch to burn off the old
> rubber. Size of rod and TPI
> HELP!
> Joe Goss RPT
>
> If memory serves me right, the threads on the rods are rolled, not cut
with
> a die. Rolled threads will be larger in diameter then the rod, but the
right
> size for the nut. Running a die over them will decrease their diameter.
The
> nut will be quite loose. Test very carefully.
>
> Paul C
>
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