[pianotech] Brass Rail Repair Questions

[John Ross]

Question 2 The screws from the broken one, don't seem to quite fit, after the first couple of threads.

Should have read 'don't seem to fit the new plate, after the first couple of threads.'
John Ross
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  Subject: [pianotech] Brass Rail Repair Questions


  With a good quality instrument, and only a couple gone, I usually go with repair flanges.

  But at other times I use the repair clips, to save having to remove the complete rail.

  Question 1 How do you travel the odd one that doesn't track straight?
  It doesn't seem right you should have to change the clip. 
  Just had a thought, I suppose if it was a twisting force that broke it, maybe the rail is twisted, it wouldn't take much.

  Question 2 The screws from the broken one, don't seem to quite fit, after the first couple of threads.

  Where does one get a small tap?

  The replacement screws from Schaff have the proper thread, but the head is the wrong shape to fit in the tapered hole, and is too long.

  I cut them off, but we should be able to get the right one. APSCO carried them.

  John Ross
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