Quick fix for pedal lyre

[Dean May]

You can also use some solder wire. Works great.

Dean

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-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On Behalf
Of MKurta
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 8:45 PM
To: Pianotech
Subject: Re: Quick fix for pedal lyre

    Try this one:
    Unwind the copper from an old heavy bass string, keeping the coils as
close as possible as they unwind.  Cut it to the proper length and insert
into the stripped hole.  Use two or three if needed.  These act like a
heli-coil insert used to repair stripped threads in metal.  The screws will
grab the copper and thread into the wood making a permanent repair.  I've
used these on grand leg screws that were stripped and they really hold!
    Mike Kurta

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