elbow job

[David Ilvedson]

I might add a dab of lube before screwing on the elbow.   I have also bought the entire fixture, clip elbow/wire and nut.   Anyone care to respond if this is faster?   I do remember (been awhile) the wooden nut was very tight...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044


----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Jon Page" <jonpage at comcast.net>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 1/6/2007 10:08:10 AM
Subject: elbow job


>To remove the stubborn bit of plastic left on the center pin, nip it away
>with a reduced, mini end-nipper (jpg attached). This tip surfaced on
>this list over 10 years ago.

>To install the new elbows on the wire, first attach Vise-Grips at the end
>of the old elbow and cut the elbow off. I simply screw the new elbow on
>up to the V-G. I don't see this being any slower than waiting for a torch
>to heat the wire and melt it in, I'd be a little concerned about melting it
>in slightly askew (speculating), where screwing it in follows the hole.

>No need for an extra appliance and fuel.  Power driving with a drill
>is counter productive DAMHIK.
>-- 

>Regards,

>Jon Page