This idea is related to your questions, so I thought I'd post it. Frequently I've had problems with the entire lyre coming out of the keybed, due to screw mounting tearing out the wood fibers and wallowing out the holes. What to do? Here's a solution given to me by my dear departed step-father, a gunsmith. I've used it more than once, and it works: Fill the holes with slow-set (regular) Epoxy glue, mixed with fine hardwood sawdust (oak works well). Allow the glue to set up a bit, a few minutes to 30 minutes. Cover the offending large screw threads with a light coating of grease, slowly thread in the screw part way. Glue will ooze out of the hole; wipe it off. Back the screw out, reapply a light coating of grease. Continue until the screw is at the level you need. The grease keeps the epoxy from gluing the screw in the hole. Allow to dry thoroughly with the screw in the hole. You end up with custom-cut threads for the screw which will not pull out. The lyres I've fixed this way are still tight after 10 years of home use. Robert Hussa Music Department Central Wyoming College 2660 Peck Ave. Riverton WY 82501 (307) 856-9291 Ext. 213 FAX (307) 856-5104 email: hussa@odi.cwc.whecn.edu
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