[pianotech] Kawai Pedal Lock Nuts

Joseph Garrett joegarrett at earthlink.net
Tue Apr 17 09:50:17 MDT 2012


Lim asked: 
"Usually I locked the 2 nuts together but I have seen the lower nut
tightened to the rod. Which is correct?
Thanks from Lim"

Lim,
The key phrase is "Lock Nuts". Or, some people call them Jam Nuts. The idea
is to "jam" one nut against the other, thereby they will bind on the
threaded shaft. Most of the time this works as designed. However, if the
two nuts are perfectly mated, then they become one and will still pivot on
the shaft. If this occurs, then add a thin washer between the two nuts. 
Regards,
Joe


Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain of the Tool Police
Squares R I



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