<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>In a message dated 2/23/02 11:11:53 PM !!!First Boot!!!, Bigeartb@AOL.COM writes:
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<BR>Removed dampers on 1910 grand piano.....wires very, very tight in flange
<BR>required gentle twisting to remove....Have filed burrs on damper wires and
<BR>polished wire with 0000 steel wool....damper wire must be forced into
<BR>flange....will be very hard to install the new
<BR>damper.....Help-suggestions-tricks...silicone hole in flange?....wd-40 the
<BR>hole?...proteck the hole?....acetone the hole?....drill out the hole????...a
<BR>great, great number of these damper wires are too tight. Yes, the screws
<BR>that hold the wires in place are backed out, almost completely.
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<BR>Tommy Black
<BR>Decatur, Ala.
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<BR>Tommy
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<BR>I have a feeling the sleeve for the screw that holds the damper wire is not lined up to accept the damper wire. If you can't straighten the sleeve out, I would suggest using a drill to open the hole in the sleeve. This will be a tricky and time consuming job.
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<BR>Wim </FONT></HTML>