[pianotech] freaks of nature

[Ken & Pat Gerler]

Years ago I discovered in an old upright a capstan "screw" that had 
"parallel" ridges rather than "threads". It had to be "pressed" into the end 
of the key.  I replaced it with an "appropriate" capstan screw.

Ken Gerler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Nossaman" <rnossaman at cox.net>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] freaks of nature


> Allen Wright wrote:
>> a boxful of either of these could ruin your day...   : )
>
> Impressive! Would these perchance be of German manufacture, highly revered 
> for their dependable uniformity? <G>
>
> I've gotten unthreaded, no hole, hole half way through, hole located 90° 
> off, but the upside down one is deluxe.
>
> Were these out of the same box?
> Ron N