[pianotech] Fwd: which Allen wrenches to carry

[Isaac Sadigursky]

Hi,john!
Yes,those are the Hex wrenches,
For tightening Piano Legs and lyres,they provide appropriate torque.
Good luck!!
  isaac
On Oct 21, 2010, at 3:03 PM, John Formsma wrote:

> You're talking about something like this, right?
> http://www.amazon.com/Neiko-Pro-Grade-13-Piece-Wrench-Socket/dp/B000GYLCHK/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_text_b
>
> If so, that's a good suggestion.  Another great tip from the one and  
> only Isaac--thanks! :-)
>
> --
> JF
>
> On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 11:05 AM, Isaac Sadigursky <irs.pianos at earthlink.net 
> > wrote:
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>>>
>>> For Samick Legs and Lyres I like to use hex-sockets attached to an  
>>> 3/8" socket.It is designed for Car Mechanics and is available in  
>>> Automotive stores and some Hardware stores.
>>> Samick uses 3/8 " and fpr Schimmel plates -12mm.
>>> No need to move piano away to create clearance for an L-wrench.  
>>> when tightening Samick Legs.
>>> Also,3/8" sockets are more compact.
>>> To avoid loosing Tiny hex-wrenches for voicing needles,I like to  
>>> attach them to a small piece of magnet.
>>> Hope,it helps.
>>> isaac

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