Farrell wrote: : > > 1) The plate is bent forward quite a bit - especially in the hi treble. If > you draw a line from the pressure bar in the high treble, extending out > to the edge of the plate, this is where most of the bend occurrs (at the > base of the pinblock). Question: when I draw the pinblock/plate back to > its original position against the frame, do I risk cracking the > plate? Do I understand that you believe that the plate is bent? How much? Would it be in a smooth curve from bottom to top? I thought plates were cast iron and wouldn't survive being bent - creased essentially. I've had the good fortune to only have done this repair once, so I'm with you - I'd be concerned. > > 3) There are broken chunks of wood (big splinters, etc.) debris lying > between the pinblock back and the frame front. I feel the > need to get this stuff out before repairing . All I can think of is > coathanger technology. Anybody have any better ideas???? With a half inch gap you can get a small vacuum nozzle down there. It wouldn't be hard to rig up a tube to the nozzle and suck it all out. Or you could blow it out. > 4) How long does this entire repair take you to complete Don't forget the return tune after the pitch raise. Dan J in Wmbg VA
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