Thanks for all the replies. I'll give it a try with the soldering iron. Hopefully that will work, otherwise I'll have to cut the damper wire and replace the underlever. David Weiss -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Joseph Garrett Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 2:34 PM To: pianotech Subject: Re: [pianotech] Rusted Underlever screw Al said: "Several applications of Liquid Wrench at the screw bass, then us a smooth jaw plier to loosen screws" Al, I would strongly urge all to not use Liquid Wrench! The darn stuff is designed to "creep"! It will gum up any flanges that it comes in contact with. I recently did some experimenting with the stuff. My conclusion is: Don't use it! Same goes for WD-40 and the like. Oil makes wood spongy. Not what you want to achieve imo. Just my take on it. Joe Joe Garrett, R.P.T. Captain of the Tool Police Squares R I
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