CA gluing Grand pinblocks & Uprights My take on it

[Kdivad@AOL.COM]

In a message dated Wed, 31 Jul 2002 4:18:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, kswafford@earthlink.net writes:

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> On 7/31/02 11:17 AM, "Kdivad@AOL.COM" <Kdivad@AOL.COM> wrote:
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> > Bill Bremmer wrote;
> > 
> > This also is the reason why CA glue is good for repairing stripped screw
> > holes.  I usually put some glue in the stripped hole, dip the screw in the
> > catalyst, then insert the screw.  It goes in easily but within seconds, the
> > glue is cured and initially, the screw is stuck.  But one turn with a
> > screwdriver and the initial bond is broken, leaving a filled gap and a sticky
> > surface.  The repaired screw hole often feels like it had been plugged with
> > hard rock maple and redrilled.  If a first attempt at this is less than
> > satisfactory, then a repeat attempt will often work.
> > 
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> > 
> > I don't know how Bill found out the technique I have never told anyone.
> 
> The technique is in Steve Brady's Guide to Field Repairs 
> which suggests
> using a mold release (McLube) on the screw. Works very well.
> 
> Kent Swafford

Thanks Kent, though I thought it was obvious my comment was "tongue in cheek."
 
David Koelzer
Vintage Pianos
DFW