This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Hi Terry, You're doing the entire set? Drilling and tapping blind holes in cast = iron is REALLY going to get old fast. 7/32 and 1/4 are too close in = size for you to do this if the thread pitch is not identical between the = two sizes! If the pitches are different, you will end up with really = awful threads, and you will likely break off the tap in one of the = holes. If you can find a die of this mystery size, and if the thread pitch is = the same as with the 1/4", you could probably reduce the 1/4" threading = to the right size. (Brass is pretty easy to cut.) This approach is = going to get really old, too, but at least you don't risk any more than = an agraffe from a jammed or broken tool. ~or~ Is it possible to get some agraffe manufacturing company to mill you a = set of custom ones? You'll pay a bit of money for them, but I bet it = would be well worth it. Peace, Sarah ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Farrell=20 To: pianotech@ptg.org=20 Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 10:08 AM Subject: Odd Agraffe Size I wish to replace a set of agraffes on an 1890s Knabe grand. It = appears the thread diameter is slightly larger than a standard 7/32" = agraffe. I suppost others have run across this odd thread size? If so, = any solutions? Are replacements available anywhere? Drill and tap for = 1/4"? Thanks. Terry Farrell www.farrellpiano.com ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/39/a9/fe/ba/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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