Broken Agraffe

[Isaac Sadigursky]

Hi,Avery! Please,don't panic!!!!! Should be simple..If you can set the
Temperament-you should be able to remove the brocken agraffe.Please,check
the archives for more info.

First attempt should be pulling it out with modified screwdriver grinded in
shape of "V' or "Fishtale".It should grab it in 2 points.Remember,while
tapping turn the screwdriver COUNTER-CLOCKWISE.That method works in 94,87%
times.

#2;Try LEFT-HAND drill bit,it drills counter-clockwise,prevents further
jamming of the brocken part and ,usually,brocken part starts to come out
after drill penetrates it at about 1/8" dip.

In extreme cases,when hole threads are damaged.you will have to use
customized plugs.Bob Marinelli at Piano-Tech has them in stock.

Hope it helps..If any problemas-catch me on my cell manyana  at 818-599-9839
and I will try to help you.Best of Luck. Isaac

 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Avery
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 9:40 PM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Broken Agraffe

 

List, 
 
A dealer I do some work for just called me and said they had a broken
agraffe on a Steinway 
M from the 1940's. I have information about the usual ways to remove a
broken agraffe when 
it's broken flush with the plate. 
 
My question is will the same method(s) work when it's broken down inside
the hole? Any 
suggestions, cautions, etc.? In my 32 yrs. of doing this work, I've only
had to replace one! 
 
Thanks. 
 
Avery Todd
University of Houston
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