Agraffe Trouble

[Paul]

Gordon
Does Heli-Coil (spelling) make a repair kit for this size? I've used several
for other stripped thread repairs with excellent result. Check out auto
supply houses.

Paul Chick
----- Original Message -----
From: <PNOTNR@AOL.COM>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2000 7:32 PM
Subject: Re: Agraffe Trouble


> In a message dated 9/25/00 9:15:28 PM !!!First Boot!!!,
> jformsma@dixie-net.com writes:
>
> << There is a tech I know of who uses JB Weld to fill up the hole,
allowing it
>  to dry overnight, then drilling and tapping. >>
>
> Thanks John,
>
> I had thought that might be a possibility.  Just wondering whether there
> might be a better method.  I tried a 1/4" agraffe, and it seems to grab
the
> threads a little when it's turned almost down to the plate.  Maybe JB Weld
> would make it just that much more secure.
>
> Gordon Large, RPT
> Maine
>