T Hutch
2 posts
Dec 17, 2009
12:39 PM
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In converting Marine Band from nails to screws....Where is a place to get the screws from.. Thanks
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Rick Davis
18 posts
Dec 17, 2009
12:52 PM
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Hutch, I've been thinking about doing that, too. What all is involved?
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Buddha
1208 posts
Dec 17, 2009
1:18 PM
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Ace Hardware.
2-56 bolts are what you want to ask for.
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isaacullah
506 posts
Dec 17, 2009
1:54 PM
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you can get a 2-56 size tap at ACE too. Make sure they give you the hex bolts too, not the slotted ones. They have both (this was my mistake). In a pinch, you can buy 2-56 bolts and nuts at Radioshack (slotted head only) in their electronics components section.
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Last Edited by on Dec 17, 2009 1:56 PM
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pharpo
21 posts
Dec 17, 2009
1:59 PM
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Mel Bay's site has a how to and a parts list and where you can get the stuff (with parts #s).....the article is "The Comb Over" I thru IV....I found the info very useful. here is a link to the first....
http://www.harmonicasessions.com/apr08/Pollard.html
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T Hutch
3 posts
Dec 17, 2009
5:48 PM
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thanks all players.....looking for screws seems to be easier than what i had thought....now only if i can transfer this ease in my other search....
thers plenty of reference on you tube for all thats involved...thanbks again harp on
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genesis
49 posts
Dec 17, 2009
11:34 PM
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Hobby stores are mondo expensive. Try www.fastenerexpress.com
I got 150 2mm screws and nuts for $45 if memory serves me. Allen head no less. Hobby stores charge about a buck a pop.
Randy
www.genesisharmonicas.net
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Baker
39 posts
Dec 18, 2009
5:01 AM
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I use this technique to replace the nails on my Marine Bands
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=proveit&view=videos
For bolts and screws I go to: http://www.harponline.de
I use these for the reed plates (they are self tapping):
Screw Allen M2 x 10 V2A
And these foe the cover plates: Coverscrews Marine Band deLuxe
I am in the UK. I'm not sure if they deliver to the US.
Last Edited by on Dec 18, 2009 5:02 AM
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phogi
159 posts
Jan 02, 2010
4:49 PM
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hey,
What length is the best? The ones I have are "around" 1/2 inch long, but I'm not sure, is the measurement the exact length of the entire screw, or just the threaded part? To me it seems to matter most on the front coverplate, so as to not rip the lip.
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isaacullah
520 posts
Jan 03, 2010
2:54 PM
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Yeah, I bought 1/2", and they were "too long". It turns out that this was a happy accident because they double as cover support struts, which I found were needed after I bent in the back tabs of the MB coverplates. I only used three screws to affix the reedplates (along the back through the old nail holes), and I arranged them in a "one up, two down" configuration so that the two outside screws screwed up through the blow reed plate, while the center one screwed down through the draw reedplate. The result is that the two "down" screws support the top coverplate, wile the center one supports the bottom coverplate, and thus prevent crushing.
I found that the 1/2 inch were too long for use to affix the coverplates though, especially if you are using the forward nailhole as a guide (the recommended configuration for optimum airtightness). In this case they overhang too much and WILL catch the lips in an unfriendly manner. Depending upon the thickness of your comb material, 3/8" will be much better. I used replacement composite combs which were a bit thicker than stock combs. If you are using the stock MB combs (ie after sanding and sealing them) you might need 5/16" or even as short as 1/4". 2-56 size is what you need for all these screws.
For reed replacement screws, I have it on authority (Kinya Pollard's harp smith articles) that you want size 0-80 screws of 1/8" length. Even when used with small #0 washers, the screws will be too long and you will likely need to nip off and sand down the amount that sticks proud of the bottom of the draw reedplate if there is not enough clearance at the back of the reedslots of the comb. He recommends to use brass screws for this, probably because they will be easier to nip off. I seem only to be able to source such screws with slotted heads, which is too bad becasue my dream is to get all screws in the harp to have hex heads, or at very minimum all with phillips heads.
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