liftrod hook replacement

[Wimblees@AOL.COM]

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In a message dated 8/7/02 5:47:43 PM Central Daylight Time, 
cedel@supernet.com writes:


> 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
> 
> 

That's the way I always do it.

WIm 

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