Paul: That was, in fact, my tongue-in-cheek reference in response to the queries about whether or not I had assessed whether the action needed redesigning. As I mentioned, that approach was inappropriate in this case. I believe my initial question was answered: there are no 9/16" leads and I will accomodate in some other fashion. thank you all for your input. David Love >From: Yardarm103669107@AOL.COM >Reply-To: pianotech@ptg.org >To: pianotech@ptg.org >Subject: Re: key leads >Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2001 22:43:27 EST > >In a message dated 3/10/2001 9:32:08 PM Central Standard Time, >davidlovepianos@hotmail.com writes: > ><< Dear Inquisitors: >> > >Huh? Is this medieval Spain? Anyway David, someone alrealy alluded to this, >but if you have any kind of small pressing devise handy (even a vise will >do), you can compress 1/2"ers to give you enough dimension to get close to >a >tight enough fit before you do the final tap. You can also size the lead >with >a fine copper wire wrap very tightly wound halfway toward the top of the >lead >(its widest end). (come to think of it, that's halfway in either direction >isn't it) While I don't recommend adhesives, you can also size the hole a >bit; I wouldn't do anything that creates a permanent bond. >PR-J _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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