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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>You don't need to weld OR replace the rod. It
is very repairable, I've done it several times. Buy some steel rod of
appropriate diameter. Home depot often has this in the hardware section
with the steel stock. In a pinch you can use welding rod or check local
hobby stores. File any remaining broken piece flat. You can try
punching it out if the hole goes all the way though. If not
then carefully drill it out. If you are real skilled about it your
can make the hole just slightly smaller then the rod. Cut the rod to the
appropriate length and force fit it into the hole with a hammer. If done
correctly it should be tight enough to work. If in doubt or if the hole is
too big you can solder it in. Clean the new piece and the area around the
hole really good. Using some plumbers solder, brush-on flux paste, and a
basic propane torch you should be able to solder it right in. You can use
rosin core solder as an alternative to flux paste but it tends to burn easy and
then it won't stick to anything. Another alternative is using some good
quality epoxy although I prefer the above two methods. When you are
finished clean it up real well and bend the wire to the proper angle.
Avoid nicking or scratching the new piece or it will prematurely wear out the
bushing. For a professional touch spray on a couple coats of clear lacquer
or poly in the repaired area to help keep it from rusting.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Good luck.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Rob Goodale, RPT</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Las Vegas, NV</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hello all,<BR><BR>I've got a
client who has a Rieger-Kloss (Bohemia) vertical piano that has a broken
damper rod "hook." The client has the broken off piece, but I'd like to
figure out if it might be better to get a new lift rod than have the old one
welded. In either case, the rod will have to be removed.<BR><BR>If
anyone on the list knows the proper terminology--in german!--for damper lift
rod, I'd appreciate it. Attempts to make the US distributors understand
what I'm talking about have been fruitless.<BR><BR>Jurgen, Ric, are you out
there???<BR><BR>Thanks,<BR><BR>Dave</FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>