elbow job

[piannaman at aol.com]

Lubrication is good for this...I forgot to mention that I proteked the wooden nut, as well as the threaded end, and the clip in/bushing slot before putting the wire assembly back in place.  It made life a helluva lot easier.
 
One other thing about this particular job:  the wires had a very slight, maybe 5 degree bend in them about an inch from the top.  I had to make sure they were all facing the right direction in relation to the elbow before they went back in place, or regulation wasn't possible.  I don't remember that particular feature in any other lifters.  Sohmer did have their own way of doing things. 
 
Dave Stahl

Dave Stahl Piano Service
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-----Original Message-----
From: ilvey at sbcglobal.net
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Sent: Sat, 6 Jan 2007 10:52 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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