????????????????? or Doomo Arigatoo Gozaimasu. (Roughly translated: "Thank you, thank you very much" (Picture a Japanese Elvis) (To which, the appropriate response is: ??????? -- Doo Itashimashte (Rougly translated: "Don't touch my mustache" or "It's nothing, you're welcome") ??????????? Alan Barnard Salem, MO -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On Behalf Of Joseph Garrett Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 11:48 PM To: pianotech@ptg.org Subject: Fw:Billings Flanges/Butts/Bushings All, At Alan's request, my response to his questions: I usually check a batch of butt bushings to see how small I can go and only have to slightly burnish the bushings, rather than ream and burnish. Once I get the smallest size, usable, I check to see what this size pin will do in the Billings Flange. If a small amount of "spreading" of the flange is necessary, I figure out what a systematic way would be with various sized wedges. Spreading a small amount is ok, as when you put the flange in and screw the flange screw tight, it will "crimp" the flange the proper amount. It sounds complicated, but is not. Unfortuately, each set of butts and flanges are different, so a little experimentation is necessary each time you do this job. Best Regards, Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) Been There, Didn't Like It, So I'm Here To Stay! [G} ----- Original Message ----- From: <tune4u@earthlink.net> To: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett@earthlink.net> Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 8:36 PM Subject: RE: Brass Rail Butts > Mr. Experience: > > I ordered a set of butts w/o the flanges and a set of flanges w/o the butts > (before you emailed me that you had flanges on hand). > > Would you be kind enough to give me pointers on assembling these things? > I've never done it. > > Is there a known best center pin size? If not, do you size the pin to the > bushing or ream the bushing for the pin? > Do you shove the pin through the slot of the flange as though it were a > birds eye or pry it open a little and squeeze it shut around the pin? > What pitfalls might I encounter? > > If are so inclined to provide this advice, why don't you shoot this email > and your reply to the pianotech site so others can benefit, too. > > Thanks, > > Alan > > _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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