<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:m="http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40" xmlns:ns0="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"><head><meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered medium)"><base href="x-msg://75/"><style></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1>I use long “aircraft” drill bits guided by simple wood square with a “V” cut in the surface. The wood strip is aligned and clamped to the inside of the rim and the drill bit runs down the V to keep the hole straight and square.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>ddf<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><div>Delwin D Fandrich<o:p></o:p>Piano Design & Fabrication<o:p></o:p>6939 Foothill Court SW, Olympia, Washington 98512 USA<o:p></o:p>Phone  360.515.0119 — Cell  360.388.6525<o:p></o:p><a href="mailto:del@fandrichpiano.com">del@fandrichpiano.com </a>— <a href="mailto:ddfandrich@gmail.com">ddfandrich@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></div><o:p> </o:p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'>From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Dean May Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 12:12 PM To: pianotech@ptg.org Subject: Re: [pianotech] S&S K(52) Restoration<o:p></o:p></div></div><o:p> </o:p>There is also McMaster-Carr, <a href="http://www.mcmaster.com/">www.mcmaster.com</a>, and Bolt Depot, <a href="http://www.boltdepot.com/">www.boltdepot.com</a>. <o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>I like adding thin washer between the inverted lock nut and the plate. Bearing washers against cast iron are always a good idea. Plus the washer helps keep the nut from wanting to turn as you adjust the stud up and down. <o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Warning: if your holes are not perpendicular, your studs sticking up are not going to align with the plate holes very well as you lower it. You will have to turn your studs in deep, set plate in place, then raise studs through holes. <o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><div>Dean<o:p></o:p>Dean W May                        (812) 235-5272 voice and text<o:p></o:p>PianoRebuilders.com           (888) DEAN-MAY         <o:p></o:p><ns0:City w:insAuthor="Dean May" w:insDate="2012-05-29T15:08:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="Dean May" w:endInsDate="2012-05-29T15:08:00Z">Terre Haute<ins cite="mailto:Dean%20May" datetime="2012-05-29T15:08"></ns0:City></ins> <ns0:State w:insAuthor="Dean May" w:insDate="2012-05-29T15:08:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="Dean May" w:endInsDate="2012-05-29T15:08:00Z">IN<ins cite="mailto:Dean%20May" datetime="2012-05-29T15:08"></ns0:State></ins> <ns0:PostalCode w:insAuthor="Dean May" w:insDate="2012-05-29T15:08:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="Dean May" w:endInsDate="2012-05-29T15:08:00Z">47802           Give us a LIKE on Facebook! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/PianoRebuilderscom/137780082943148">Go to PianoRebuilders.com</a><ins cite="mailto:Dean%20May" datetime="2012-05-29T15:08"></ns0:PostalCode></ins><o:p></o:p></div><div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:36.0pt;text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div>From: <a href="mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org">pianotech-bounces@ptg.org</a> <a href="mailto:[mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]">[mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]</a> On Behalf Of Encore Pianos Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 1:06 PM To: <a href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</a> Subject: Re: [pianotech] S&S K(52) Restoration<o:p></o:p></div><o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p>This is what you need, all from Fastenal:  Idea from Ron Nossaman originally I believe.<o:p></o:p>3/8"-16 x 4" Black Oxide Alloy Steel Cup Point Socket Set Screw <o:p></o:p>3/8-16 Nickel Plated Acorn Nut<o:p></o:p>3/8"-16 Zinc Finish Case Hardened Serrated Flange Nut<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>The Flange nut is inverted and epoxied in place along the length of the Allen set screw so that the shank will protrude far enough above the plate so that you can turn down the acorn nut without bottoming out before touching the top of the plate.  An  allen wrench  in the head allows you to adjust the screw up or down as needed.  Go to Fastenal.com and you will find all these items.  Much cheaper than WNG bolts.  <o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>I have only used them on grands, but there is no reason why they would not work on an upright equally well.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Will Truitt  <o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'>From: <a href="mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org">pianotech-bounces@ptg.org</a> <a href="mailto:[mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]">[mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]</a> On Behalf Of Gene Nelson Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 12:39 PM To: <a href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</a> Subject: Re: [pianotech] S&S K(52) Restoration<o:p></o:p></div></div><o:p> </o:p>Hello again,<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Just curious if anyone has had the pleasure of installing adjustable plate bolts on an upright.<o:p></o:p>Without removing the plate just yet I count 20 perimeter plate screws that are centered on support dowels.<o:p></o:p>A bit expensive to purchase the WNG’s . <o:p></o:p>Anybody have any experience they want to share? Home made designs?<o:p></o:p>Gene<o:p></o:p></div></body></html>