[pianotech] Muffler rail screws

[paul bruesch]

Does anyone know anyone who actually uses their muffler? Seriously, a lot of
people I tune for don't even know what it's for.
Paul Bruesch
Stillwater, MN

On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 5:40 PM, Joe And Penny Goss <imatunr at srvinet.com>wrote:

>  Hi Matthew,
> Are you possibly talking about some of the China dolls that have screws
> that are so soft that the head strips out
> when you try to remove them?
> Of late I have been my pliers to widen the U that holds the rod that pulls
> the muffler down. That way It can be removed
> like the old standard Yamahas.
> Dont you just love the models that just lift out <G>
> Joe Goss RPT
> Mother Goose Tools
> imatunr at srvinet.com
> www.mothergoosetools.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Matthew Todd <toddpianoworks at att.net>
> *To:* pianotech at ptg.org
> *Sent:* Friday, March 20, 2009 3:09 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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