Bridal Straps "to glue or not to glue"

[David Renaud]

DaveAAAP@AOL.COM wrote:

>   I don't know if gluing them on is better or not, but having just replaced a
> set that was glued on,  I know for sure that it's a booger-bear to get off
> the glued straps.

I've seen too many corks without glue coming out
and flopping around. Shrinkage? misfit?... I don't know
but  I prefer to be safe with a "dab" of yellow glue.

Be careful, too much may create noisy 'bits and clicks'.
With the stap on insert tool, dampen the lower edge of the
cork  just enough to be some aid , no need to cementing them in.
Wipe off excess before inserting cork.
I find this creates a more secure joint, without causing
problems later, and takes very little time.

                                                    Dave Renaud
                                                    RPT
                                                    Canada

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> Some feel the overall best way is to always glue them on.  I have glued to
> the backside of the catcher. Today I glued right where I cut the old straps
> off.  Is there an advantage in methods, either way I described?
>
> Dave Peake, RPT
> Portland Chapter
> Oregon City, OR