[pianotech] Screwing around - literally

[Mike Spalding]

Donn,

1.  Fine file, followed by emery buffing compound.

2.  Dremel with cutoff wheel.

3.  Lacquer, either gold with clearcoat, or just clearcoat.

Mike

On 12/14/2010 8:29 AM, SooperTooner at aol.com wrote:
> How does one go about rehab-ing screw heads? In particular:
> 1 - Removing burrs and polishing the face to leave a flat surface
> 2. Cleaning or re-cutting the slot. In fact, what kind of tool is used 
> to cut the slot in the first place?
> 3. Has anyone experimenting with using DIY chrome plating kits?
> Thanks for the help.
>
> Donn Young, RPT
> 610-964-8181
> Devon, Pennsylvania
> On the web at
> www.FixPianos.com
>