Maybe it's just the damp climate where you are, but I don't have any trouble turning Wurly screws, but the fact is that when you do they break. Usually at or below the surface of the plate. Assuming you can get the broken piece out, what do you replace it with? I've used lag bolts, but I don't carry them with me, and finding replacement screws requires a trip to a specialty hardware store or ebay or..? I cringe when I have to remove the action on one of these.
Paul McCloud
San Diego
Terrence Farrell
I just use a common pair or pliers with small movements so not to break hammers. That being said, and not to engage in one-upmanship, BUT, what I find extremely difficult to deal with in the action nut arena is the manufacturers that prefer to not spend the extra 38 cents to install a screw stud and nut, rather than a six-inch long wood screw (who does that - Wurlitzer maybe - others certainly?). First of all, I think they epoxied those rascals in there back in '52 when the piano was built, and then the heads/slots deform pretty darn quickly if you don't have some custom perfect fitting screwdriver. Even if they cooperate, if you don't have your electric screwdriver with you, your arms will feel it that evening. I DON'T LIKE THEM!
I'm not sure even those otherwise very nice looking screw pliers (I do have to get a pair!) would be any help with these nasty screws!
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Terry Farrell
Farrell Piano Service, Inc.
Brandon, Florida
terry@farrellpiano.com813-684-3505
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I just use a common pair or pliers with small movements so not to break hammers. That being said, and not to engage in one-upmanship, BUT, what I find extremely difficult to deal with in the action nut arena is the manufacturers that prefer to not spend the extra 38 cents to install a screw stud and nut, rather than a six-inch long wood screw (who does that - Wurlitzer maybe - others certainly?). First of all, I think they epoxied those rascals in there back in '52 when the piano was built, and then the heads/slots deform pretty darn quickly if you don't have some custom perfect fitting screwdriver. Even if they cooperate, if you don't have your electric screwdriver with you, your arms will feel it that evening. I DON'T LIKE THEM!
I'm not sure even those otherwise very nice looking screw pliers (I do have to get a pair!) would be any help with these nasty screws!
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Terry Farrell
Farrell Piano Service, Inc.
Brandon, Florida
terry@farrellpiano.com
813-684-3505
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