This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/mixed attachment > Would you be kind enough to show us your plate > suspension system? I would be very interested to see > what you came up with. > > Vladan Looking for a better way to suspend plates, that could be adjusted from on top without pulling the plate again, I conjured up a system. I used all thread, cut a slot in the top, and a lock washer under the plate, with an acorn nut on top. It worked great. I mentioned my shiny new invention to Del, and he recommended socket head set screws like he was using, instead of slotting all thread. So much for shiny new inventions... So now I'm using a 3/16" NC (16tpi) socket head set screw 4" long. A nylon insert lock washer goes on it to support the plate underneath, and it is driven into the rim at the old plate bolt locations (or the relocated ones, as the case may be). The plate is lowered onto the bolts, sitting on the lock nuts. Height is adjusted via the hex sockets in the top ends of the screws, and an acorn nut screws on to hold everything when you're done. Plate height can be adjusted later even under full string tension if necessary. The only problem I've had is an occasional lock nut that doesn't want to stay put as firmly as I'd like. A washer between lock nut and plate as David Love suggested to me might take care of that annoyance. Ron N ---------------------- multipart/mixed attachment A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: plate bolt1.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 30834 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/f5/82/c2/43/platebolt1.jpg ---------------------- multipart/mixed attachment A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: plate bolt 2.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 72342 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/94/fb/c7/a2/platebolt2.jpg ---------------------- multipart/mixed attachment--
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