broken agraffe

[Sarah Fox]

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Hi all,

I've never replaced an agraffe, but I've done a lot of metal work and =
have removed many a broken screw.  Perhaps I'm missing something here, =
but why doesn't anyone use the screw extracting tools that are made =
precisely for this job.  (Are agraffes backwards-threaded or something?) =
 Just drill a small hole, push the tip of the extractor in the hole, and =
turn.  Presto!  The bigger and softer the screw, the easier it is.  =
Screw extractor sets are available from any Home Depot or Lowe's for a =
very reasonable price.

Now removing a jammed and broken tap....  That takes a bit more skill =
and a more expensive tool.

Peace,
Sarah
  ----- Original Message -----=20
  From: Phil Frankenberg=20
  To: pianotech=20
  Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 11:44 AM
  Subject: broken agraffe


  I am struggling with a frozen agraff on a Steinway D. Has anyone tried =
heating the stud ,say with a soldering iron? Any suggestions would be =
appreciated. When it broke it left a peak across the center making it =
extremely difficult to drill down the center for an ez out. I managed a =
slightly off center hole but it's not budging. Thanks.
  =20
  Phil Frankenberg
  Csuc Chico Ca.

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