problem embarrased

[pianoman]

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> From: Warren Fisher <fish@communique.net>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: problem embarrased
> Date: Tuesday, July 08, 1997 7:36 PM
> 
> James, If you get two nuts that fit the bolt (3 would be better)and
> screw them on to the bolt, then tighten them against each other with two
> wrenches, the you can use a pipe wrench to back the screw out of the
> leg. Stand on the pipe wrench and get some help to turn the leg.
> 
> Hope this helps,
> 
> Warren
> 
> pianoman wrote:
> > 
> > Dear list,
> > Here is a new one on me.
> > I repaired a screwon type piano leg that has the screw going into the
leg
> > and the other end is a bolt end that screws into a 1/2" nut in the
keybed.
> > The wood had stripped out and I brought it back to the shop to repair. 
I
> > epoxied the screw end into the leg but forgot to check if enough of the
the
> > bolt end stuck out and would reach the nut in the keybed.  It doesn't. 
I
> > need about 1/8" to 1/4" more thread out of the leg.
> > Anyone know how I can temporarily release the epoxies' hold on the leg
bolt
> > to turn it out a little more.  Are there any solvents or would heating
the
> > bolt end do it?  Any help?
> > I am really looking foolish on this one.
> > James Grebe
> > R.P.T. from St. Louis
> > pianoman@inlink.com
> > "Business is like an automobile.  If not guided it goes downhill
easiest"DH
> 
> -- 
> Warren,
I have gotten that far.  My problem is gripping the legs (round tapered)
without marring the finish.  I have tried rags around it clamped in my wood
vise but can't get the bolt to budge which is why I thought I need to break
the epoxie joint. Thanks
James Grebe from St. Louis
pianoman@inlink.com