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[Roger Jolly]

Hi Frank,
         Lee Valley sells the plugs ready made up, in a variety of sizes, I
frequently use epoxy's and CA glue for stripped screw repairs, but in this
case, I would use the plugs due to the weight of the partical board lid. It
will be a stronger repair. As a plus I would use 1/4" longer screws at the
vertical position for extra insurance.
Regards Roger


>> The wood on this piano has not been too badly damaged.  The lamination
>> are seperated a little.  Soemone suggested I install maple plugs, but I
>> don't have a plug making device.  
>> 
>> A local rebuilder says wood glue will work and to plug the holes with
>> hammer shank wood and glue. Of course the wood grain would not be
>> correctly oriented with hammer shank wood. But he feels certain that it
>> would hold well.
>> 
>> You are  right about how it was damaged.
>> 
>> Thanks
>> Frank Cahill
>> N.Va.
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Roger Jolly
Balwin Yamaha Piano Centres.
Saskatoon/Regina.
Canada.