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<div>Lubrication is good for this...I forgot to mention that I proteked the wooden nut, as well as the threaded end, and the clip in/bushing slot before putting the wire assembly back in place. It made life a helluva lot easier.</div>
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<div>One other thing about this particular job: the wires had a very slight, maybe 5 degree bend in them about an inch from the top. I had to make sure they were all facing the right direction in relation to the elbow before they went back in place, or regulation wasn't possible. I don't remember that particular feature in any other lifters. Sohmer did have their own way of doing things. </div>
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From: ilvey@sbcglobal.net<br>
To: pianotech@ptg.org<br>
Sent: Sat, 6 Jan 2007 10:52 AM<br>
Subject: RE: elbow job<br>
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<div class=AOLPlainTextBody id=AOLMsgPart_0_a295dc38-c6d7-4bf4-bb9e-d0ca4f8a2379><PRE><TT>I might add a dab of lube before screwing on the elbow. I have also bought the
entire fixture, clip elbow/wire and nut. Anyone care to respond if this is
faster? I do remember (been awhile) the wooden nut was very tight...
David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA 94044
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From: "Jon Page" <<A href="mailto:jonpage%40comcast.net">jonpage@comcast.net</A>>
To: <A href="mailto:pianotech%40ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A>
Received: 1/6/2007 10:08:10 AM
Subject: elbow job
>To remove the stubborn bit of plastic left on the center pin, nip it away
>with a reduced, mini end-nipper (jpg attached). This tip surfaced on
>this list over 10 years ago.
>To install the new elbows on the wire, first attach Vise-Grips at the end
>of the old elbow and cut the elbow off. I simply screw the new elbow on
>up to the V-G. I don't see this being any slower than waiting for a torch
>to heat the wire and melt it in, I'd be a little concerned about melting it
>in slightly askew (speculating), where screwing it in follows the hole.
>No need for an extra appliance and fuel. Power driving with a drill
>is counter productive DAMHIK.
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>Regards,
>Jon Page
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