In a message dated 5/09/2000 7:24:31 PM, romanop@attglobal.net writes: << The thickness of the flange causes the screws to wedge themselves against the block (and I mean WEDGE!). I had to brace my legs against the lyre, grab the brackets and heave! Doesn't do alot of shifting either! What's the fix? >> Phil; I checked my list of serial No.s for Yamaha "Domestic Production" and the date still comes being 1934. There is a "grey market" thingee dealer here in FL who does apply Epoxy finishes to his instruments...so maybe that is what your finish is rather than "poly". Just a SWAG :-) As to the "wedging problem", and some early Yamahas did have 'thinner' flanges,......... you could: 1. If the screw heads are 'round' replace them with 'pan head screws'. 2. If the screws sit on top of the flange surface...... counter sink them into the flange by using a stopped brad point, or forstner bit, with jig and drill press. 3. Use a combination of both 1 and 2???? Hopefully others will come up with more ideas for you.......but if I were you I wouldn't be touching no pinblock..period! :-) Jim Bryant (FL)
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