Re: [pianotech] Abridged summary of pianotech@googlegroups.com - 18 updates in 2 topics

[Douglas Gregg]

On old Steinway with rust I routinely spray all the let-off screws with Ballistol before trying them. It saves so much aggravation. Let it work for a little while before trying them. It works great an because it has a high pH there is no fear of wood softening.

Doug Gregg

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Extracting broken let off screws

"Bruce Dornfeld, RPT" <bdor...@earthlink.net>: Feb 27 09:53AM -0800 We all know let off screws can get too tight in the rail. On a S&S grand I recently serviced, many were way too tight. I tried using a soldering iron, but it did noting perceptible. ...more

Joe Garrett <joega...@earthlink.net>: Feb 27 10:06AM -0800 Bruce,   The soldering iron thang anneals the metal screw stem. ie it softens it and makes it more prone to breaking off. Not the method I'd use as a first effort. Tapping on the let off screw, top ...more

William Monroe <bi...@a440piano.net>: Feb 27 12:10PM -0600 Hi Bruce,   The screw extractor will cut brass, moving slowly and ensuring the bit stays on a straight path of travel, lest it break. 25W Soldering Iron is plenty. If the screw gets hot, that's all ...more

Joe Garrett <joega...@earthlink.net>: Feb 27 11:18AM -0800 Hmmm? That would require a really small plug cutter. The smallest I've seen is 3/8" which is way too big for the existing rail imo. Just saying.<G>   Best,   Joe   -----Original Message----- ...more

Joe Garrett <joega...@earthlink.net>: Feb 27 11:31AM -0800 Just did a search on plug cutters. I did find a few sets with 1/4" plug cutter. Probably would do the trick if the screw extractor matched to the same size.   Best,   Joe   -----Original ...more

Les Koltvedt <lkpi...@gmail.com>: Feb 27 02:40PM -0500 Metal workers use spot weld cutters...   Les Koltvedt LKPIANOS.COM 734-657-7034   ...more

"Bruce Dornfeld, RPT" <bdor...@earthlink.net>: Feb 27 02:53PM -0800 I neglected to say that the Stew Mac set comes with a plug cutter. It is to cut 3/16" plugs. It works well and the plug it cut fit well after using the extractor. I just did some test on scrap ...more

"Bruce Dornfeld, RPT" <bdor...@earthlink.net>: Feb 27 02:57PM -0800 Another question, would you use a good penetrating oil on tight let off screws? Certainly the stuff would stay in the wood, but is that bad?   On Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 4:53:45 PM UTC-6 ...more

Joe Garrett <joega...@earthlink.net>: Feb 27 03:01PM -0800 Please explain. That doesn't make sense with my post.   Joe   -----Original Message-----   From: Les Koltvedt   Sent: Feb 27, 2021 11:40 AM   To: pian...@googlegroups.com   Subject: Re: ...more

Joe Garrett <joega...@earthlink.net>: Feb 27 03:07PM -0800 Bruce,   Hmmm? You have me wondering why you requested a method for this repair, if you have already done so. Not sure where the "Stew Mac" thing comes in. Suspect I need to do another search.<G> ...more

"Bruce Dornfeld, RPT" <bdor...@earthlink.net>: Feb 27 03:33PM -0800 Hi Joe. I just did a test with some scrap. I did not try cutting through brass with it and just because I think I found a way to repair it doesn't mean it is the best way. I figure this happens ...more

Joe Garrett <joega...@earthlink.net>: Feb 27 03:51PM -0800 Bruce,   My experience is that oil, (whatever kind), makes wood "spongy". Also, "penetrating oils" have a nasty habit of traveling to places I don't want them! I prefer dry lubes for such.   Best, ...more

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Scam offer

"pghpian...@gmail.com" <pghpian...@gmail.com>: Feb 27 03:07PM There is no Gregories moving and storage exist in Johnson City, TN   On Friday, February 26, 2021, 06:07:46 PM EST, Paul McCloud <pava...@gmail.com> wrote: Ask him if his wife's name is ...more

Paul McCloud <pava...@gmail.com>: Feb 27 07:36AM -0800 This is a screen shot from their website. I don't know if you can open it, it's a png file. Anyway, the website is pretty elaborate, and unless it's long ago out of business (copyright is 2021), I ...more

MICHAEL MEZHINSKY <pghpian...@gmail.com>: Feb 27 04:11PM It is not on Google map in Johnson City TN     Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone     On Saturday, February 27, 2021, 10:36 AM, Paul McCloud <pava...@gmail.com> wrote:   This is a screen shot from ...more

jere <jeref...@hotmail.com>: Feb 27 04:31PM I checked this offer out for a lady in California. I went to the address in Johnson City that they had given her for their storage company and that address is an empty lot.   Jere ...more

Debra Legg <debra...@gmail.com>: Feb 27 11:39AM -0500 Interesting, according to Whois the website for this "company" is registered in Panama.   Deb     -- Debra Legg www.debraleggpiano.com 5 Tarr's Lane WEST Rockport, MA 01966 978-546-8428 ...more

Paul McCloud <pava...@gmail.com>: Feb 27 09:05AM -0800 https://simpedia.info/piano-selling-scam/. Came up on a search on Gregories Moving Co.   I was reading the web page copy describing their services. Incomplete sentences, awkward wording. ...more

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