[pianotech] Fwd: which Allen wrenches to carry

[David Stocker]

3/8” hex is the same bit used for brake calipers on automotive disc brakes. It is available for 3/8” drive as well as 1/2”. Every auto supply store has them.

In the olden days, I did a lot of my own car repairs. Changing disc pads is about all I do anymore. 

David Stocker, RPT
Tumwater, WA

From: Barbara Richmond 
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 10:12
To: pianotech at ptg.org 
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Fwd: which Allen wrenches to carry

As usual...a great idea, Isaac!

I was looking on-line.  It's not so easy to locate a 12mm hex bit socket with a 3/8" drive--on-line, anyway (12mm is usually on a 1/2" drive).   I found a couple, though, one at Sears.  Guess I'll head down the street to the local automotive place to see what they have.   I'll store those in the heavy, stay-in-the-car tool case with all the wrenches, socket set, etc.

Any comments about the lengths of bits offered?  Is there a time/situation when one would like to use a longer bit?  I have one Samick grand on my books, and I have to admit, when I serviced it, I only grabbed the lyre to see if it was loose--I didn't take a look to see how it was attached.

Thanks to everyone for your help.

Barbara Richmond, RPT
near Peoria, Illinois



----- Original Message -----
From: "Isaac Sadigursky" <irs.pianos at earthlink.net>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 11:05:17 AM
Subject: [pianotech] Fwd:  which Allen wrenches to carry






    For Samick Legs and Lyres I like to use hex-sockets attached to an 3/8" socket.It is designed for Car Mechanics and is available in Automotive stores and some Hardware stores. 
    Samick uses 3/8 " and fpr Schimmel plates -12mm.
    No need to move piano away to create clearance for an L-wrench. when tightening Samick Legs.
    Also,3/8" sockets are more compact.
    To avoid loosing Tiny hex-wrenches for voicing needles,I like to attach them to a small piece of magnet.
    Hope,it helps.
    isaac



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