Drop-action grommets

[Joe & Penny Goss]

Frank, 
On some actions that is not an option. You got lucky!
Joe Goss

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> From: Frank Cahill <fcahill@erols.com>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: Drop-action grommets
> Date: Tuesday, November 03, 1998 2:36 PM
> 
> Wimblees@AOL.COM wrote:
> > 
> > In a message dated 98-11-02 21:31:22 EST, you write:
> > 
> > << Is it possible to install drop-action grommets without removing
> >  lost-motion adjustment nuts?  I could slice the grommets, but I'm not
> >  sure they would stay on.
> > 
> >  The adjustment nuts are captive nuts, not really that bad, just a
> >  thought.
> >  --
> > 
> >  Frank Cahill >>
> > 
> > I never thought about slicing the grommets, but I think that would not
work,
> > since the grommets do get a lot of use, and they might open up,
especially
> > during warm weather.
> > 
> > I would recommend you remove the nut. I have found that a the tip of
your
> > tuning hammer fits on the nut. Schaff makes a tuning tip that can be
attached
> > to a ratchet. Hardware stores sell a quarter inch adapter that will
accept the
> > tuning tip, and can be used with power a screwdriver. This will make
the job a
> > lot easier.
> > 
> > Willem Blees
> 
> 
> 
> I must be on drugs or just plain stupid. After replacing the bottom
> third of the grommets the hard way, I noticed that the drop-wire can be
> removed from the whippen. It's a hamilton spinet. 
> 
> I pulled the wires from the whip, slipped off the felt bushing, pushed
> on a new grommet, reinstalled the felt bushing, and replaced the wire in
> the whip. Took about 30 or 40 minutes.  
> 
> Why can't I see the obvious?
> 
> I like your idea about a power screwdriver.  I've never had to replace a
> set of grommet before, but I bet I will again.
> 
> Thanks William!!!
> -- 
> 
> Frank Cahill
> Associate Member
> Northern Va