Muffler Hardware

[Tom Driscoll]

Matthew,
    I  think calling the manufacturer can help.
I will suggest however that in our trade one valuable asset is mechanical apptitude and improvisation.
I marvel at the jigs, gauges  and tooling cooked up by some of list contributers.
Check out Ron N's floating drill press ,Jude R's bridge location device posted recently and any number of other neat "inventions" that
 are born out of both need , creativity and the willingness to "dig in" and even fail along the way. 
    Yes there are many choices in the hardware store and by digging around for one item I stumble across some nylon spacers , a threaded coupler,a neoprene washer or who knows what that might  complete that key leveling jig  I've  had in my head for a while.
I guess I'd like for you to have as much fun as I do poking through the thingamajigs.
One of the clerks at my local place saw me with my head in the bins and said :
    "Watcha cookin' up this time?" 
    
    Best wishes my Compadre  ,
Tom Driscoll RPT
    
P.S.I should mention --- Forget the big box stores i.e. H.D. or Lowes and find the well equipted local  hardware place. The one with the old guy's smoking cigarettes by the propane tank.
They know where everything is and also know when to leave you alone !
    

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Matthew Todd 
  To: ilvey at sbcglobal.net ; Pianotech List 
  Subject: Re: Muffler Hardware


  Because, to go into a hardware store and get the help you deserve can be a loosing battle!

      

  There is a lot to consider when shopping for screws, you guys make it sound easy!  There is the thread count (no not your sheets), but whether a screw has US threads or metric threads.  Does the screw have a flush head or a beveled head.  Not to mention what kind of screwdriver is required to turn it!  When you take all that into consideration and all these options have to turn out to one particular screw, yes, it can be hard!

  That is why I was asking to see if there is another place.  But yes, I will give Yamaha a call.

  Matthew

  David Ilvedson <ilvey at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
    this is the yamaha installed muffler system?   If so call Yamaha...what's so hard about a hardware store?   get a number of different sizes...
    I think Quiet Keys is a "brand name" add on muffler...

    David Ilvedson, RPT
    Pacifica, CA 94044



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    Original message
    From: "Matthew Todd"  
    To: "Pianotech List"  
    Received: 7/9/2008 3:49:25 PM
    Subject: Re: Muffler Hardware


    No way!  I went to one today and picked up a few things that didn't work.  We're talkin about a zillion different threads for one size screw!  If someone had the exact specs on the screws that would be great.  I do not feel like spending my entire day looking for the exact fit.

    I was just hoping a supply house would carry what I would need.  Or, I guess, Yamaha.  Anyone else have any ideas?

    Thank you Tom, but no thank you.
    Matthew

    Tom Driscoll <tomtuner at verizon.net> wrote:
      Matthew,
          Looking for hardware? I'd try the hardware store.
      They have all sorts of things in those little bins.
      Best wishes,
      Tom --the hardware store junkie--- Driscoll
        From: Matthew Todd 
        Subject: Muffler Hardware


        Does anyone know where to get some hardware for the Quiet Keys System you commonly find on Yamaha U-1's?  I am just talking about the wingnut that goes on the bass side, and the two little screws that go on the treble side, that are used to connect the actual muffler bar.


        Thank you,

        Matthew








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