help me with soundboard repair? CA of course!

Ron Nossaman rnossaman at cox.net
Sat Aug 4 22:30:46 MDT 2007


> Ron
>  
> I like this.  This is also easy.  I could also do this.  And I feel 
> better about getting the soundboard back into its proper position: 
> against the rib.
>  
> Just to understand completely...you drill the hole in the rib to let the 
> glue in to the gap; the screw however, goes through the rib and INTO the 
> soundboard.  Tightening the screw draws the soundboard into the rib; 
> that's why the glue squeezes out.  Yes?  Leave the screw in for a little 
> extra added insurance.  Yes?

Yes, all around.


> Perhaps dumb questions, but I do want to make sure I'm getting it right.
>  
> Thanks,
> Tom

Not dumb questions at all, just clarification. That ought to 
be allowable. Whether or not it's right is a judgment call 
that makes my cut. If it makes yours too, it's a viable option.
Ron N


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