Removing Let-Off Buttons

[S. Brady]

Avery, 

The hex-shank adapter couples any combination-handle tool to a hex drive,
which most power screwdrivers use. Chucking a c-h tool directly into a
drill certainly works too, but I like the nice, relatively slow speed of a
power screwdriver better. Also, most power screwdrivers have an adjustable 
clutch feature that will stop them from engaging the tool at a certain
torque point. This has definite advantages when you're installing new
parts like let-off buttons.

Best,
	Steve

On Wed, 9 Feb 2000, Avery Todd wrote:

> Hi Steve,
> 
>    Just curious. What's the difference between using that tool and
> just the plain combination handle tool? What I'm trying to ask is
> what do you do with it, I guess. I'm just not sure what a hex-shank
> adapter is. Sorry.
>    Anyway, the other way worked great. And I even used it with my
> 1/2" variable speed drill, very slow speed. No problems whatsoever,
> except the weight of the drill.
>    Thanks for the tool idea. I'd never heard of it. Any other
> applications for the tool?
> 
> Regards,
> Avery
> 
> >	You should get the hex-shank adapter tool from Ken Amend,
> >advertised in the Journal classifieds. It lets you chuck a let-off
> >regulator into a power screwdriver. Voila!
> >
> >Steve
> >
> >On Wed, 9 Feb 2000, Avery Todd wrote:
> >
> >> List,
> >>
> >>    Does anyone have a "cute little trick" for removing let-off
> >> buttons? This action has had a too large set of hammers put on
> >> it and so the buttons were screwed down almost to their limit
> >> to get let-off. I like to take the screws all the way up until
> >> the old button falls off before I install the new ones. I seem
> >> to be able to get the buttons on straighter that way.
> >>    Help! My arm is TIRED and I'm not even half way through yet! :-)
> >>
> >> Avery
> >>
> >
> >
> >_________________________________________________
> >
> >Steve Brady, RPT
> >Head Piano Technician, University of Washington
> >Editor, Piano Technicians Journal
> 


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Steve Brady, RPT
Head Piano Technician, University of Washington
Editor, Piano Technicians Journal