Quick fix for pedal lyre

[Mark Dierauf]

I've had great luck with Lakeone Wood Rebuilder
(http://www.hummercap.com/lakeone3.htm). I paint the screws with liquid
Teflon as a mold release, then mix up a stiff batch of this two part
polyester that won't run out and fill the hole with it, then immediately
drive the screw in after it. Since the stiff mixture is made by using
more hardener it sets up faster and in as little as 1/2 hour you can
remove the excess with a sharp chisel and reinstall they lyre. This
stuff is amazing, but the smell is like very strong bondo. It also works
great for permanently fixing stripped grand action bracket screws,
cheekblock screws, lid hinge screws, etc.

- Mark

-----Original Message-----
From: Phil Ryan [mailto:pryan2@the-beach.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 7:38 PM
To: Pianotech
Subject: Quick fix for pedal lyre

Anyone got a quick fix for a fallen down pedal lyre that has the hold-up

screws stripped out?  I can't use a thicker screw (maxed out), can't 
fill it with epoxy (It'll run out).  Other that gluing in a dowel and 
redrilling, any other  solutions?  I'd appreciate any help.

Phil Ryan