Tightening Emmons LeGrande Endplate Screws

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Tightening Emmons LeGrande Endplate Screws

Post by Michael T. Hermsmeyer »

OK, the my endplates have lossened just slightly over the last 11 years so I decided to tighten them up while I was adding some changes today. The first three screws were no problem of course, as you can see.
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But how does one go about tightening this screw here?????????
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If anyone has any ideas, please let me know.
Thanks in advance, God bless,
Michael T.

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Post by Bill Crook »

Simple.....

Take loose 1 end of the three springs closest to the screw. This will allow you to acess the screw without screw-driver slipping out of slot.Use a long shank screw-driver,tighten screw, replace springs.

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Post by Jim Smith »

Be sure to loosen those three strings before you unhook the springs. Image
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Post by Michael T. Hermsmeyer »

OK, I am going to do just that, right now.
Thanks,
Michael T.
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Post by Michael T. Hermsmeyer »

Ok, Got it, Thanks for all your help.
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I appreciate you guys and this forum.
I figured I would have to get around the springs, but I just wasn't sure what would happen if I took them off. Thanks for the tip about loosening the strings first, you saved me a headache. By the way, I now have the Franklin change on my 4th pedal, wish me luck.

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'73 EMMONS D10 FATBACK, '92 EMMONS D10 LASHLEY LEGRANDE,
'85 DOBRO 60DS, '95 DOBRO F60S,
'95 MELOBAR CUSTOM, 1955 FENDER TRIPLE NECK STRINGMASTER. EVANS, FENDER, PEAVEY,
and MESA BOOGIE Amps.

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Post by Martin Weenick »

A 90 degree screwdriver works well here also. You dont have to loosen the springs. Martin.

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