[pianotech] tools

[Ron Nossaman]

Marshall Gisondi wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
> I have a piano dismantling job coming up, and I was told that I need a 
> "carpenters brace" to remove plate screws.  Will this work for the bolts 
> as well?    Does anyone here have one they can e-mail a picture of, and 
> where could I find a carpenters brace?  Sears, Lowes, Home Depot don't 
> sell one.  I could try our local hardware store, but I"m also trying to 
> be price conscious.  thanks everyone

Like the Davids said, a socket wrench is the second best tool 
for this. The best by 400% is an air impact wrench. It'll 
remove plate lags, pinblock screws, and tuning pins REALLY 
easily and quickly.
Ron N