Dull Screwdriver! Reprise/additional

[David Ilvedson]

Am I the only one who is always bitching up those phillips head screws when I remove a Yamaha mute strip?

David I.

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From: Joseph Garrett <joegarrett@earthlink.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Received: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 00:00:31 -0700
Subject: Dull Screwdriver! Reprise/additional

>David,
>I hate phillips screws! To give an idea how much, any piano that has them in
>the plate, etc., I refuse to work on. (Of course, the "select hardwood" has
>a lot to do with that, as well. <G>)
>If I find phillips screws in a piano that is a regular client, I change them
>to slot head screws and throw the phillips away. (by the bucket load
>sometimes.) Would personally like to get "Mr. Phillips" by the throat. The
>best "other" screw, IMO is the one with the square hole in the head. (can't
>remember the exact name??? Hmmm? Roberts maybe?) Canada has the right idea,
>in that regard. <G> Oh, I use those "Roberts" type screws to "vandal proof"
>institutional pianos. Seems to keep the little imps out better.<G>
>As for sharpening a phillips screwdriver. I've tried, but to no avail. Those
>things usually wind up as another tool. <G>
>Best Regards,
>Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)

>Been There, Didn't Like It, So I'm Here To Stay! [G}

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