Osborne makes these punches. They call them self centering punches. Here's the URL: http://www.csosborne.com/NOK156T.HTM You can thank me later. Phil F At 07:56 PM 6/30/03 , you wrote: >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com> >To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org> >Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 3:10 AM >Subject: Re: outbreak of war - piano plates > > >>What type of a "punch" would you use for such a task? I guess I'm just not >very punch-knowledgeable. > > >Here's a picture of a set of punchs I found many years ago. Probably from >the estate of a player tech. No brand name anywhere. Can't find them on >the net either. Maybe from England???? The spring loaded center marks the >spot for the smaller punch for the hole in the washer. > >This attachment is for pianotech. > >Carl Meyer Ptg assoc >Santa Clara, Ca. > >[Photo at:] > >https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/files/attachments/84/0a/6c/1b/punches.jpg > >[Alternate URL:] > >http://tinyurl.com/fp78 > > > >>Terry Farrell >> >>----- Original Message ----- >>From: "Carl Meyer" <cmpiano@attbi.com> >>To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org> >>Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2003 8:32 PM >>Subject: Re: outbreak of war - piano plates >> >> >>> >>>I haven't tried it but I will soon. Use 5 or 10 mil thick Mylar or such >and >>>punch a washer using the spring loaded punch just a bit smaller than the >OD >>>of the bolt head and then punch a center hole to fit the neck of the >bolt. >>>I would think that would protect the finish. It should also work for an >>>oval head screw that uses a countersink hole. Just an idea. >>> >>>Carl Meyer Ptg assoc >>>Santa Clara, Ca. >>> >>> >>> >>>----- Original Message ----- >>>From: "Jonno Clarke" <jonnotune@hotmail.com> >>>To: <pianotech@ptg.org> >>>Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2003 1:15 PM >>>Subject: outbreak of war - piano plates >>> >>> >>>>As a new comer to this site I have to ask if the outbreak of >hostilities >>>>bewteen messrs Brekne/Nossaman is usual or "normal" ? Also is there >some >>>>reason why I should have to be in the middle of it ? With respect >could >>>>someone give me an intelligent answer to my question which was " Does >>>anyone >>>>have any useful ideas for when one has refinished a plate how to stop >>>>damaging the paint surface when re-fitting and tightening the plate >bolts" >>>>Thank you. > >_______________________________________________ >pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >
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