Plate refinishing and agraffe replacement

[Farrell]

I have used them for unscrewing, but not for screwing - especially into
wood. I would not like the lack of direct feel for how tight the screw is
getting. I was just kinda (not really) kidding about the divots - although
every once in a while I will take a chunk out of a nicely finished plate -
but I don't consider it to be a big problem. Thanks.

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message -----
From: "Warren Fisher" <fish@communique.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 10:33 PM
Subject: Re: Plate refinishing and agraffe replacement


> Terry, have you ever tried an impact screwdriver? You hold the bit firmly
in the
> slot of the screw and tap the top of it with a small hammer.  Works by
internal
> cam action to turn the screw. Adjusts to tighten or un. :-)
>
> Warren
>
> Farrell wrote:
>
> >  Now if I
> > could only figure out how the make the screwdriver from taking divits
out of
> > the finish!
> >
> > Terry Farrell
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Brian Trout" <grandrestorations@yahoo.com>
> > To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 2:20 PM
> > Subject: Plate refinishing and agraffe replacement
> >
> > > The plate refinishing thread has been interesting.
> > > And someone briefly brought up this question earlier
> > > and I didn't recall that it got answered.  Thought I'd
> > > run it past you again.
> > >
> > > When refinishing a plate, do you have a particular
> > > method of doing a nice job around the agraffe area?
> > >
> > > I've heard of people finishing the plate with the old
> > > agraffes in place and then putting in new.  I've heard
> > > of people refinishing the plate without the agraffes
> > > in.  I've even seen people spray the plate including
> > > the agraffes with the bronze.  (My own personal taste
> > > likes to see those nice shiny brass agraffes.)
> > >
> > > And... since I can't remember of anyone bringing this
> > > one up before, at least not at any length, (forgive me
> > > if I missed it), I'd like to hear some of your
> > > thoughts on the matter.  I know it seems like a pretty
> > > basic question, but I have a feeling I'm not the only
> > > one who wonders what others do.??
> > >
> > > No emergencies or crisis situations.  Just wondering.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Brian
> > >
> > > =====
> > > Brian Trout
> > > Grand Restorations
> > > 3090 Gause Blvd., #202
> > > Slidell, LA  70461
> > > 985-649-2700
> > > GrandRestorations@yahoo.com
> > >
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