Friends, I tried a different (for me) method to replace a liftrod hook for an old upright. I found a nail of the correct diameter, cut off both ends and made a nice 90 degree bend in it in the vise, cut it to the correct length, stuck it through the liftrod hole until the bend was against the liftrod, smacked the end a couple times with a hammer, then aligned the hook correctly and drove it into its final position from the bottom. The repair looked very professional, better than driving the straight liftrod pin into the hole first and *then* trying to get the correct bend. The only misgivings I have about it is whether the hook will loosen over time, since it wasn't fluted or anything, but the old beat gets only light use. Thoughts? Clyde
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