problem embarrased

[Warren Fisher]

pianoman wrote:
> 
> ----------
> > 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

James, if you get about 3 extra people helping turn the leg, it should
be possible to turn it without damaging it.

Warren
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