elbow job

[David Ilvedson]

I'm not sure what I mean't by "clip elbow"...should be just elbow/wire & nut

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044


----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "David Ilvedson" <ilvey at sbcglobal.net>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 1/6/2007 10:52:18 AM
Subject: RE: elbow job


>I might add a dab of lube before screwing on the elbow.   I have also bought the 
>entire fixture, clip elbow/wire and nut.   Anyone care to respond if this is faster?   I 
>do remember (been awhile) the wooden nut was very tight...

>David Ilvedson, RPT
>Pacifica, CA  94044


>----- Original message ----------------------------------------
>From: "Jon Page" <jonpage at comcast.net>
>To: pianotech at ptg.org
>Received: 1/6/2007 10:08:10 AM
>Subject: elbow job


>>To remove the stubborn bit of plastic left on the center pin, nip it away
>>with a reduced, mini end-nipper (jpg attached). This tip surfaced on
>>this list over 10 years ago.

>>To install the new elbows on the wire, first attach Vise-Grips at the end
>>of the old elbow and cut the elbow off. I simply screw the new elbow on
>>up to the V-G. I don't see this being any slower than waiting for a torch
>>to heat the wire and melt it in, I'd be a little concerned about melting it
>>in slightly askew (speculating), where screwing it in follows the hole.

>>No need for an extra appliance and fuel.  Power driving with a drill
>>is counter productive DAMHIK.
>>-- 

>>Regards,

>>Jon Page