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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT
face=Tahoma><B>Subject:</B> Re: M&H Sostenuto
Brackets<BR><BR></FONT></DIV><FONT id=role_document>
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<DIV> Jon</DIV>
<DIV> It's brass. Try moto tooling a slot in the end and turning =
it out.
I know I had this happen once but I can't recall the specific details =
except I
did get it out. Dig it out, plug & drill. Blasting caps, illegal =
fire
works........ You get the idea</DIV>
<DIV> Dale</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent">have a 20's =
vintage A with
one sheered at the belly rail. It has a short <BR>drop.<BR>Is this =
style
still being used in new ones? I have an e-mail into them<BR>but =
probably
won't hear back for days yet.<BR><BR>At worst, I could install a =
sleeve with
a set screw to secure the front <BR>portion.<BR>Getting the threaded =
portion
out of the belly rail might be tricky.<BR><BR>Any other
suggestions?<BR><BR>Regards,<BR><BR>Jon Page, piano technicia<SPAN
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<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"><SPAN
class=948212416-16072004>Jon</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"><SPAN
class=948212416-16072004>Cut the slot as Dale suggests =
above. Then
apply heat to the end of the stud with a soldering iron, a 40- =
50
watt iron. File off the pointed end enough of the iron to =
get
good contact, apply the heat for a minute or two, attempt to unscew =
the
stud. Apply additional heat if it still feels very =
tight. You
should hit the point where the stud will back out with minimal
scorching to the rail. Try the fit of the replacement =
stud. If
it's loose, tighten it with the usual toothpick and glue =
method.
Coat the stud with a release agent like CLP so the next person can =
remove it
when necessary.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"><SPAN
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