problem embarrased further

[Kent Swafford]

pianoman wrote:

>> 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.

I sympathize.  Your problem is just the reason I do most such repairs in 
the field, so that the _whole_ problem stays close at hand, fresh in mind.

Is there any chance you could shim out the nut that is in the keybed 
enough that the shortened bolt end would reach?

Kent Swafford