[pianotech] Muffler rail screws

[John Ross]

Don't bother removing the screws, just flex the rail, it will come out, one side at a time.
John Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Matthew Todd 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 7:09 PM
  Subject: [pianotech] Muffler rail screws


        I have been coming to several pianos where the screws are so tight (on new pianos) that I cannot remove the muffler rail to tune, and then am left with the annoyance of tuning around the rail.  Some have the wing nuts, but some do not.  And rather than strip the screw heads, it is best to leave them alone.

        However, is there a particular method for removing those stubborn screws?  Would liquid wrench work, or is there another trick?

        Thank you!


        TODD PIANO WORKS 
        Matthew Todd, Piano Technician 
        (979) 248-9578
        http://www.toddpianoworks.com 
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