[pianotech] Kimball Console Action Holddown Screws

[Dave Davis]

Paul,

One suggestion, I have been using a bit of beeswax on the threads when replacing the screws. It helps them go in easier and will make it more pleasant to remove them next time (for the new shorter screws). 

Dave Davis, RPT



-----Original Message-----
From: paul bruesch <paul at bruesch.net>
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:49:03 
To: Pianotech List<pianotech at ptg.org>
Subject: [pianotech] Kimball Console Action Holddown Screws

I tuned a 1978 Kimball Console the other day. I had to pull the action,
which is held to the plate by screws that practically come out the back. I
mean really, they seem to be quite excessively long. The action brackets
screw to the plate... there is no plastic spacer tube like on Wurlitzer
consoles, but the screws are just as long! Plus, their Phillips (calm, Joe
G!) heads are just starting to strip a little bit... I had to be very
careful to not let my screwdriver slip and make them worse.

Question: Is it OK to replace these very long screws with shorter ones? One
possible problem I foresee is that I suppose I'd want to go up a diameter
size, so I may have to chase the hole in the action bracket. Any good
arguments/pointers/suggestions either way?

Thanks,
Paul Bruesch
Stillwater, MN

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