M&H Sostenuto Brackets

[Paul Chick (Earthlink)]

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     Jon
    It's brass. Try moto tooling a slot in the end and turning it out. I
know I had this happen once but I can't recall the specific details except I
did get it out. Dig it out, plug & drill. Blasting caps, illegal fire
works........ You get the idea
     Dale
    have a 20's vintage A with one sheered at the belly rail. It has a short
    drop.
    Is this style still being used in new ones? I have an e-mail into them
    but probably won't hear back for days yet.

    At worst, I could install a sleeve with a set screw to secure the front
    portion.
    Getting the threaded portion out of the belly rail might be tricky.

    Any other suggestions?

    Regards,

    Jon Page, piano technician

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    Jon
    Cut the slot as Dale suggests above.  Then apply heat to the end of the
stud with a soldering iron,  a 40- 50 watt iron.  File off the pointed end
enough of the iron to get good contact, apply the heat for a minute or two,
attempt to unscew the stud.  Apply additional heat if it still feels very
tight.  You should hit the point where the stud will back out with minimal
scorching to the rail.  Try the fit of the replacement stud.  If it's loose,
tighten it with the usual toothpick and glue method.  Coat the stud with a
release agent like CLP so the next person can remove it when necessary.

    Paul C

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