At 06:32 AM 12/2/2004 -0500, you wrote: >I should think the slots were there for a reason. I'd rather use them. I >don't think I would want to try pliers. I don't think they would work >anyway - these nuts are domed - nothing to grab onto. And please do not >insinuate that there would be ANY Aeolian products/parts on this >magnificent 1890s Knabe! Shheeeesh! > >But thanks for the thoughts! ;-) > >Terry Farrell There's also the 3 dollar nail-puller pry bar. Like Joe says, though, grind the tip for parallel slot, not wedge-shaped. Grind the short 90 degree end, not the long 10 degree end, and use it like a big rocker screwdriver. Easy to get enough downward pressure, and plenty of torque. Guy
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