Broken Agraffe

[Avery]

Hi Isaac,

Thanks. Not panicking, though. Yet. :-)  I just 
wondered about any differences in removal when 
the remainder of the stub is down inside the 
plate. I'm aware of the methods you mention 
except for the plugs from Bob. Thanks for that information.
It's an out of town store and I won't be able to 
go until Sunday or Monday. There's also a bunch 
of new grands to prep, so it'll be a worthwhile trip.

Regards,
Avery

At 01:43 AM 5/19/2006, you wrote:
>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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