Broken Agraffe

[David Ilvedson]

If anything it should be easier to remove...less surface area/friction...all you will need is the fish-tail tool...believe me

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, California






Original message
From: Avery 
To: "Pianotech List" 
Received: 5/19/2006 3:23:06 AM
Subject: RE: Broken Agraffe


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
 



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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