Mark Graham wrote: >>When a lyre starts coming apart, how bad an idea is it to glue the components together? I have some pedal-stomping customers who cause the side posts of the lyre to separate from the top piece and sometimes the bottom as well.<< Others have written some good repairs, but don't forget something very important: After repairing the lyre, make sure the lyre braces are mounted correctly, with no free play in them at all. A slight forward tension on the lyre (created by the braces) when fully installed will go a long way to prevent loosening glue joints. Don Mannino RPT 74473.624@compuserve.com
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