Google it.<G> Joe > [Original Message] > From: Gene Nelson <nelsong at intune88.com> > To: <joegarrett at earthlink.net>; <pianotech at ptg.org> > Date: 6/28/2012 6:28:42 AM > Subject: RE: [pianotech] Is there a tool for this? > > Got it. > Used a blunt cole chisel and light tapping with my mini sledge that I drive > tuning pins with. > I will search for the lifetime screw driver tomorrow and make that tool, and > I will replace this nut later > Thanks for all the tips. > Gene > -----Original Message----- > From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf > Of Joseph Garrett > Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 9:26 PM > To: pianotech > Subject: Re: [pianotech] Is there a tool for this? > > Gene asked: > "Any ideas how to unscrew this? > Is there a tool made just for this? > Any home made tool designs someone might want to share? > Two #10 WNG bridge pins fit into each recess but will not budge it when I > turned them with a big crescent wrench. > Possibly some square steel rod that fit a bit better would be helpful. > Thanks," > > Gene, > Yes there is. Get a "Life-Time Screw Driver, ( the big one in the set of > 4). Grind the shaft to accomodate an open-end wrench. Then grind the tip to > fit as snug as possible into that "gawdawful nut"!(it will look like a > giant version of the driver bit to take the key upstop rail nuts off.) It > takes two hands, btw....one holding the driver down, (firmly) and the other > holding/turning the wrench. It is suggested that you give it a couple of > whacks with a medium ball pein hammer first and then do the turning. Do Not > use Penetrating Oil unless you want to create more problems for your self! > DAMHIK!<G> It is suggested that you replace that sucker with something > more standard on the other side of this work.<G> > Hope that helps, > Joe > > > Joe Garrett, R.P.T. > Captain of the Tool Police > Squares R I
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