Spring rail modification, uprights

[Joseph Garrett]

Tom,
Sounds like another alternative to the fussin' n' cussin' over spring rails!
:-)
Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Cole" <tcole@cruzio.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 4:42 PM
Subject: Re: Spring rail modification, uprights


> Joseph Garrett wrote:
> >
> > ... So, after the
> > off-set screwdriver, cussin', snorting, etc. of getting them out, I
throw
> > them in the recycle bin and modify the brackets.
>
> I have tackled this awkward job in different ways but hadn't thought of
> tapping the bracket holes.
>
> One way I've done on occasion, after removing the spring rail, is
> running a long drill bit from the back through the bracket holes and
> drilling through the hammer rest rail, then enlarging the rest rail
> holes to accept a screwdriver blade. The original screws can now be
> replaced without the cuss words.
>
> Another way is to replace the wood screws with machine screws and nuts.
> You just need to drill out the spring rail.
>
> Tom Cole