[pianotech] Tuning wrench tip threads?

[Paul McCloud]

Hi, Joe:
	I need to repair the threads on several Schaff type tuning levers.
The shaft is round, not hexagonal, with a single slot along the length.  I'm
not a machinist, but 1/8"?? tapered pipe thread.  What does 1/8" refer to?
I'm quite sure my tips are a bit larger than that.
	Pardon my ignorance.  ??
	Paul Mccloud	
	San Diego

-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Joe Goss
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 9:09 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tuning wrench tip threads?

The standard is 1/8" tapered pipe.
Mine are 1/8" pipe STRAIGHT 
for less flex at the union of shaft and head.
There is less of a standard for tips.
Joe Goss BSMusEd MMusEd RPT
imatunr at srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jack Reisland" <reislandj001 at hawaii.rr.com>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 9:39 PM
Subject: [pianotech] Tuning wrench tip threads?


> Does anyone know what size/ pitch the threads are in a standard tuning  
> wrench tip? I am playing with making a wrench, and need to match it.
> 
> Best Regards, Jack Reisland
> 
> 
>