Frank Weston wrote: > > > Correct me if I am mistaken, but wasn't the original questioner asking how > he should tighten the screws and what measuring tools might be required? > " What is the proper method for tightening plate screws, and do I need some > kind of tool to measure the amount of torque?" > Ok.. but your response was simply "Why would you want to tighten the plate screws" to which I replied in a humorously meant manner "Ah Frank... come on" To which you retorted with a posting that already was getting away from the origional postings query so the way I got it figured we are evenly far away from the origional question. > > Since hes, then > maybe he would be better off leaving them alone. Further, while many of the > responses contained good advice, I didn't see any responses that gave a > universally applicable answer to the question. An answer that could be > safely practiced in all situations. Whadya want from a stakkars list anyways ??? I thought the advice was good, informative and should lead the fellow in question in the direction of asking more questions... and figureing things out ... kinda like we all do.. grin > > Don't tighten the plate screws unless you are absolutely certain that you > will be doing no damage and you know that the result will be to restore the > plate to proper position. You must be able to determine what proper > position is and then to determine how your tightening will move the plate > closer to that position. You must also be aware of the current dimension of > the wood involved as well as what the dimension was when the screws were > installed and will be six months from now. This is a pretty tall order for > a newbie working on his first floor tunings on new pianos. I ask again: > Why would you want to tighten plate screws? At least now your question is put in a light where this fellow who "obviously did not have the requisite knowledge and/or skill to determine the answer for himself on a situation by situation basis" (your words) can probably understand better your concerns and points... which I might add are good ones in my opinion. Tho I suppose we could argue a bit about the reality of ever finding the origional proper position ....due to the fact that the piano is a living thing that changes in more ways then one.... grin. but I take your point and aggree with it as far as it goes... Be that as it may... there are many times very obvious cases of loose plate screws and bolts... and these should be tightened so that they are snug. I say again.. no piano manufacturer intended that the plate sits loosely on the rim or whatever the actual situation in each case is.. Loose is loose Frank... beyond that... sure I agree with you.. if you are not sure... make sure before doing anything. We happy now ??? grin > > > Frank Weston -- Richard Brekne Associate PTG, N.P.T.F. Bergen, Norway
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