> but finding all the lid hinge screws strippedclear out, > with half of them lying on the soundboard, is sort of unusual > for me. Weirdness. Hi Ron, College kids and professors! The longer you work in a college venue the more weird st!uff you will find that has no mechanical, scientific or rational explanation. I know; I've been there and scratched that knoggin. What I have found works well is to take the lid off and place the hinge halves on it. Spray the screws with Glideall or some such and drop two or three drops of thick CA into the hole and screw the screw into place. Use an impact movement to turn out the screw a quarter after the CA sets then retighten the screw Check to see if the lid guide pin and socket are still in place at the treble end. If not replace them ASAP. I have often used these devices on other pianos to protect the hinge screws and screw holes.. Three legged support is better than two. Except for crutches of course.
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