Skywood Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 My wren concertina has two end plate screws that won't tighten, they just keep turning. Any ideas on how to fix it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON GABRIELOW Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 I have that problem on my[ 1999 purchased] Anglo [hohner name originally Italian made 30 key ].. but there again after over two decades one could expect this to occur after servicing it myself over time. I would not worry too much, as I am sure you will get good advice on how to remedy the problem. My own does not stop me playing it at all; and I always ensure I do not ever force the screws back in, if I have opened it up; always I use hand pressure and small manual screw driver only - with correct end tip; never force the screws in, and keep the angle straight down into the holes, do it gradually. [that is to me the main bit of advice]. It is at the end of the day metal, or wood, and wood is very forgiving material to screwing in, and filling, etc.. Someone else will I am sure give you more tech advice than I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywood Posted October 2, 2022 Author Share Posted October 2, 2022 Thanks for the advice Simon. I am still able to play it OK but I've had the ends off a couple of times trying to sort out a couple of slightly stickinging buttons. I have been very gentle with the screws. I'll wait and see if anyone has some of that tech advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanie Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 If it is a wood screw you can cut a piece of wooden tooth pick and put it in the hole, and then put the screw back and tighten it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywood Posted October 3, 2022 Author Share Posted October 3, 2022 Sounds like a good idea, I'll give it a try. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywood Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 I have put a piece of toothpick in and it has tightened up well. Thanks for the advice Fanie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON GABRIELOW Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Sounds promising - I might give that a try myself sooner or later!🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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