Alan, Photo attached, unless stripped for excessive size by our monitors. Works on splined wires; doesn't work on threaded wires. Delignit or other hardwood wedge cut at 15 to 20 degrees. Slot in wedge wide enough for backcheck wire - include extra width for bent wires. Crow's foot or similar pry bar. If the key is not seated firmly against the surface of the wedge, the reinforcing block may split or separate from the keystick. If the wire pulls out of the key instead of the backcheck, clamp a visegrip on the wire and repeat. good luck Mike no tag line Alan Barnard wrote: > Anyone, please, I've searched the archives but didn't find it ... > > What's the down and dirty way to pull old grand backchecks off the > wires (reusing the wires) and putting the new heads on? > > I was shocked at what Schaff gets for these now ... over a buck apiece > even in sets! > > Alan Barnard > Salem, MO -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Backcheck removal 04.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 110203 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20071029/f86a599e/attachment-0001.jpg
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