[pianotech] Wing Nuts

[paul bruesch]

I use slip-joint pliers, using kind of a twisting motion from the end... as
opposed to trying to get them awkwardly over the wings and turning it like a
wrench. They get good 'n snug that way, and I've never had one break. (Not
since I quit trying to use pliers like a wrench, that is!)

Paul Bruesch
Stillwater, MN

On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 6:42 PM, AAA Piano Works, LLC <
aaapianoworks at verizon.net> wrote:

>  It is my plan to have some with me so that when I encounter a bench with
> winged nuts I can replace them.  I can’t seem to get the winged ones tight
> enough by hand.
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> *From:* pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Jack Houweling
> *Sent:* Monday, October 26, 2009 7:09 PM
> *To:* pianotech at ptg.org
> *Subject:* Re: [pianotech] Wing Nuts
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>
>
> Hi Brian,
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> They are called hanger screws.  I checked two benches in my shop and both
> are different one was 1/4" and the other 3/8" so they can
>
> vary. It is best to bring a wing nut to the hardware store and get the
> right size hanger screw.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Jack Houweling
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
>
> *From:* Brian Doepke <bdoepke at verizon.net>
>
> *To:* pianotech at ptg.org
>
> *Sent:* Monday, October 26, 2009 3:41 PM
>
> *Subject:* [pianotech] Wing Nuts
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>
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> What is the standard size square bolt needed to replace the wing nuts used
> inside the benches to secure the legs?
>
>
>
> *Brian P. Doepke, RPT*
>
> *President-PTG Indiana Chapter*
>
> *A.A.A. Piano Works, LLC*
>
> *Piano Tuning + Service*
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> www.aaapianoworks.com
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