[pianotech] Muffler rail screws

[John Ross]

I had one person, that used the pedal, up and down when playing. Thought it was a soft pedal.
John Ross,
Windsor, Nova Scotia
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: paul bruesch 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 7:57 PM
  Subject: Re: [pianotech] Muffler rail screws


  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 
      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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