Which makes me wonder what size machine screw that is and why we couldn't carry thumbscrews to replace the phillips... David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: "David Ilvedson" <ilvey at sbcglobal.net> To: pianotech at ptg.org Received: 4/29/2010 1:34:12 PM Subject: Re: [pianotech] Mute removal >Nah...if you use the right size phillips head and press hard as you turn it you won't >have problems. You don't overtighten, just barely snug. I think it is as good as any >for design. I do like the thumbscrew better...What pianos are you referring to for >better design? I hate the Kawai thingy on some of their bigger uprights... >David Ilvedson, RPT >Pacifica, CA 94044 >----- Original message ---------------------------------------- >From: "Alan Forsyth" <forsyth93 at btinternet.com> >To: pianotech at ptg.org >Received: 4/29/2010 11:28:32 AM >Subject: Re: [pianotech] Mute removal >>A screwdriver works if the screw head is not stripped. Originally with those >Yamahas >>you didn't need a screwdriver as they used a "thumbscrew" wing screw type >>thingee. But it is still a lousy system; there are much better designs on most >pianos. >>Some unclip, some slip into notches and grooves and some just tilt backwards for >>access. >>AF >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: reggaepass at aol.com >> To: pianotech at ptg.org >> Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 6:56 PM >> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Mute removal >> So you have a screw driver. Show-off! I suppose you have indoor plumbing, >too. >> Alan Eder >> -----Original Message----- >> From: David Ilvedson <ilvey at sbcglobal.net> >> To: Piano Technicians Guild <pianotech at ptg.org> >> Sent: Thu, Apr 29, 2010 10:26 am >> Subject: [pianotech] Mute removal >> Here is an 8 year old Yamaha U1 I have serviced since new at the SF Ballet. I use >a >>screwdriver...
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