Hi Tom, Glad I could help. Re the screw driver, The job is almost impossible with a universal phillips tip, but easy with the right size driver. I would like a dollar for every one that I have seen with stripped screw heads, could throw quite a party. <G> Roger At 09:40 AM 1/20/2003 -0500, you wrote: >Thanks to all who answered my recent query regarding a wobbly Samick pedal. >Even though the advice I got specifically didn't help me with the problem (It >turned out that the pedal itself was damaged by a heavy pedaller; the holes >that the pin was in were worn and enlarged thus making the pedal wobble.) it >is such a luxury to be able to consult those with more experience before >going into the fray. I feel more prepared to deal with the situation and it >gave me specific things to look for. > >And, Roger, you were right about the stripped Phillips screws. Several were >nearly stripped already so bringing the extra screwdriver tips really paid >off, because the ones in my kit did not fit the heads and I might have >stripped them further. > >So thanks to Roger and all who participate in this forum whereby someone like >me can gain access to information which helps me be a better technician and >provide a better service to my clientele. > >I do appreciate it. > >Tom S > >P.S. >Just got back from a weekend away and had to chuckle as I found all the >capitalized rant-posts and deleted them in one keystroke! It was quiet in >the room, and I couldn't help but notice that the key made a soft, little, >insignificant sound (...thump...) as I hit it. >_______________________________________________ >pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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