---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment One other thing that has not been mentioned is that Yamaha has over=20 size screws, so if you really 'screwed up' the screw hole, you order an=20= over size and continue the screwing process. smile... friendly greetings from Andr=E9 Oorebeek Amsterdam - The Netherlands 0031-20-6237357 0645-492389 0031-75-6226878 www.concertpianoservice.nl www.grandpiano.nl On 21-jan-04, at 15:03, Tvak@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 1/21/04 5:28:46 AM, Alpha88x@aol.com writes: > > > > Anyways, if you should strip the thread, I have heard of having to=20 > wrap teflon tape around the screw before replacing it again. > > > > Thanks, I may need that tip.=A0 I've finished the job for now.=A0 I = did=20 > strip about 5 screws along the way.=A0 Reeeely nursing the screw is=20 > absolutely necessary, and I found that aligning the flange PERFECTLY=20= > is very important.=A0 If the flange hole is just slightly off center=20= > from the hole in the aluminum action rail it will send the screw on an=20= > errant path.=A0 THEN, nursing the screw (I like that phrase!) is still=20= > the next step.=A0 But you can nurse all day, and if your flange is = just=20 > a bit off, your SOL. > > In view of the above, I found it necessary to remove the wippen before=20= > attempting to install the hammer butt.=A0 Leaving the wippen in place,=20= > it's almost impossible to steer that screw into place with the jack in=20= > the way. > > Anyway, that was my approach.=A0 Thanks to all for the tips.=A0 > > Tom Sivak ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 1856 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/0e/27/c7/50/attachment.bin ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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