Drop action removal

[Larry Fisher]

>From: fdube@vianet.on.ca
>Subject: drop actions
>
>It has probably been discussed before, but soon I will have to take out two
>`drop action' actions out of their cases. Any suggestions for doing this
>efficiently?
>

Well, F Dude, I've used bungie cords to hold all the stickers out of my way.
Stretchy cords with hooks on their ends .....  uh ....  shock cords ......
uh ....  rubbery rope with hooks.  There's a multi sectional screw together
rod available from supply houses to do this with, but it was designed to
work on certain types of drop actions.  I've used it in conjuntion with two
very short bungie cords to hold it in place on each end.

Remove all the keys first.  Hook the ends of the bungie cord to each end
action bracket.  The middle will sag a bit but with the keys removed, it
should be too much of a problem.  Make repairs, and reassemble in the
reverse proceedure.

Good luck, and happy new year.

Lar

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