[pianotech] Agraffe wrench?

[Joseph Garrett]

Paul said: "I removed a set of agraffes yesterday with the tool that fits
in the combination handle, and it occurred to me that a much better design
would have a T-handle at the top that one could turn with both hands,
exactly like the wrench that plumbers use to shut off the water at the
meter, only smaller. Does anyone know of a source for an agraffe tool like
that?"

Paul<
there is a "T" handle that is available from Schaff: #79 W (wood), which I
call the Dog Turd, because it is of that quality<G>) and #79N, page 42. The
agraffe tool is meant to be used in our "combination tool handles". This
"T" is for the same purposes. I use one to space front rail pins/keys. A
little tip for the agraffe tool: on the main "head" grind or file flats so
that you can utilize a 3/8" open end wrench. That will make the whole
agraffe process easier. Or.....you can make one of them fancy-ass ones that
Ron Nossaman uses.<G>
Best,
Joe


Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain of the Tool Police
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