I'm not sure what I mean't by "clip elbow"...should be just elbow/wire & nut David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: "David Ilvedson" <ilvey at sbcglobal.net> To: pianotech at ptg.org Received: 1/6/2007 10:52:18 AM Subject: RE: elbow job >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
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