hitch up

[Farrell]

Whereas this might work, you may find that the hitch pin is a much harder
steel than the cast iron plate. Thus it might be difficult keeping a drill
bit centered on the hitch pin. Feel the bottom side of the plate at the
hitch pin. Is it drilled through? If so (and I think most are) you might be
able to punch the old pin right out the bottom and then just simply tap a
new one in. If in doubt at all, just drill a new hole through the cast iron
plate right in back of the old hitch pin and tap in a new one. The cast iron
is beautiful stuff to drill - real easy and smooth - it's like evenly
manufactured maple.

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Formsma" <john@formsmapiano.com>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:52 AM
Subject: RE: hitch up


> Joe,
>
> I don't think I qualify for much wisdom, but I'll put 2¢ in.
>
> Is the pin at an angle which prevents drilling it out? Possibly remove
> the bottom board and tilt the piano to get at the bass pins? Maybe a
> Dremel with the flexible shaft attachment might work without bottom
> board removal. I'm just guessing in case you can't tell. :-)
>
> Though I've never replaced a hitch pin, I've replaced an upper plate pin
> with a nail. Just off the top, that would be what I would try. I'd
> probably have to re-do it after it didn't work the first time. That's
> usually how I end up learning. <g>
>
> John Formsma
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On
> > Behalf Of Joe And Penny Goss
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 10:37 AM
> > To: Pianotech
> > Subject: hitch up
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi all
> > Here is a question that came up at our  chapter meeting yesterday.
> > I told John that I would get the wisdom of the list.
> > I do remember that this has been addressed  here on the list,
> > but it seems
> > like it was years ago, and I was thinking that someone may
> > offer different
> > ways to make this repair.
> >
> > <As a follow-up on our conversation earlier today, I
> > would like to get some expert opinion on how to
> > replace a hitch pin in a vertical piano that is broken
> > off flush with the plate.  Can this be done safely
> > without removing the plate?  Restringing is not
> > otherwise required nor desired.
> >
> > Thanks, John  >
> >
> > Joe Goss
> > imatunr@srvinet.com
> > www.mothergoosetools.com
> >
> > Joe Goss
> > imatunr@srvinet.com
> > www.mothergoosetools.com
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