Tightening Emmons LeGrande Endplate Screws

Michael T. Hermsmeyer · Post by **Michael T. Hermsmeyer** » 15 Mar 2003 2:39 am

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.

But how does one go about tightening this screw here?????????

If anyone has any ideas, please let me know.
Thanks in advance, God bless,
Michael T.

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UTILITY MAN PRODUCTIONS
'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.

[This message was edited by Michael T. Hermsmeyer on 15 March 2003 at 02:41 AM.]

Bill Crook · Post by **Bill Crook** » 15 Mar 2003 6:48 am

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.

[This message was edited by Bill Crook on 15 March 2003 at 06:49 AM.]

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 15 Mar 2003 7:03 am

Be sure to loosen those three strings before you unhook the springs.

Michael T. Hermsmeyer · Post by **Michael T. Hermsmeyer** » 15 Mar 2003 10:24 pm

OK, I am going to do just that, right now.
Thanks,
Michael T.

Michael T. Hermsmeyer · Post by **Michael T. Hermsmeyer** » 15 Mar 2003 11:35 pm

Ok, Got it, Thanks for all your help.

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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UTILITY MAN PRODUCTIONS
'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.

Martin Weenick · Post by **Martin Weenick** » 16 Mar 2003 2:16 am

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

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Martin W. Emmons LG III 3/5 Peavy 1000