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Author: BartHx
Date: 2013-01-28 21:29
Fred: Don't be scared away from doing the work. Just be sure you keep track of the pivot rods, screws, keys and where they go and work carefully (don't interchange them even if they look the same). I taught myself some time ago, but I am still able to do it fairly easily at 66 y.o.
My working time with hot glue comes from heating the pad cup until the bead of glue starts to level a bit. That puts enough heat into the metal to keep the glue workable for awhile (watch your fingers).
I found leveling a new pad in the large cups to be the most difficult. No problem resetting an old pad, but starting with a new one, I had to work on. Work on only one joint at a time and then deal with the bridge key.
Two tools I would suggest that will make things easier when you are able to get them are duck bill pliers and a spring hook. You can get by without them, but the right little finger G# spring is a real pain without the spring hook and the bridge and crow foot are much easier to work with using duck bill pliers.
I would suggest that you start with foam pads. They work fine, are very forgiving, and last for a long time. E-mail me at barthendrix24@yahoo.com and I will give you a link to get some decent foam pads at a good price from China.
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