removing tines from tonebars

[james]

Does anybody have a reliable method of removing the tine from the tonebar without completely stripping the head of the machine screw, which was machined on tight at the factory?

[David Aubke]

I've removed something in the neighborhood of 350 tines and never stripped or otherwise damaged the screws. I typically mount the block in a small vice and use a hex socket to turn the screw.

[james]

So what size socket do you use?  I've been wondering if I'm off by 1/32" or something...

[David Aubke]

Will have to check when I get to my shop this evening.

[timpotent]

5/16 I believe ...

[james]

5/16" is what I use. Maybe I need to get a better socket for my wrench.

[pianotuner steveo]

Sometimes a drop iof WD40 or a similar product is needed before attempting to turn the bolt.