Fallboard hinge pin

[Jon Page]

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At 08:01 AM 12/21/2001 -0500, you wrote:
>I had a customer with a  Schumann grand that had the fallboard hinge pin
>broken off inside the case.  The broken-off pin must be a quarter inch deep
>inside the wood of the case so there is no way I could get a grip on it.  I
>told the owner that  I would order a new pin and drill the old one out, but
>how am I going to do this?  I can't reposition the pin as it must go exactly
>in the same spot in order for the fallboard to close correctly.  Is there a
>small tool that will back-out this broken-off part?  Is there other hinge
>hardware that I could substitute?  Or should I recommend a carpenter?
>Anyone know Norm Abrams' phone number?
>Phil Ryan
>Miami Beach

remove the pin from the other side to see if it is threaded or a straight pin.
If it is threaded, use the agraffe removing 'fish-tail' tool.

If that doesn't work, try a Dremel bit in there to make a slot or reasonable
facsimile and jam a toolin to back out the threads.

Can it be driven deeper and a pin installed over it?

A new pin could be made from a round head wood screw. This type screw is best
because of the straight shoulder. Cut the head off and cut a slot in the 
end and install.

Regards,

Jon Page,   piano technician
Harwich Port, Cape Cod, Mass.
mailto:jonpage@mediaone.net
http://www.stanwoodpiano.com
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