Compartmentizing

[Dean May]

I beg to differ. CA works wonderfully for fixing stripped screw holes. Hit
the hole with accelerator, add 2 drops of CA, and viola! Fixed. 

I also routinely add a couple of drops of CA to high usage holes before they
strip with no accelerator. Keeps 'em from stripping.

That is not the same thing as Bob was describing, gluing the screws to the
flanges as I understand.

Dean
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-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of William R. Monroe
Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 8:45 AM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Re: Compartmentizing

Good points Bob.

I agree whole heartedly.  Every tool, adhesive, lube has it's proper usage
and CA is definitely not for fixing stripped screw holes.  Used properly, of
course, it is a wonderful tool to have in our bag.

Regards,
William R. Monroe


Bob Moffatt wrote,

     "I wasn't going to bring this up, re: the " magic - fix everything,
illustrious CA" but since I know I have at least you on this side.....I will
!
    I went on a call to address a clients concern regarding an older S&S
"M". It seemed simple enough. When he played with a tad of vigour,
    some  hammers were hitting the adjacent note. I go to his home, thinking
at worst, I will be adjusting the unacorda travel. No way!!!!
    It turns out to be loose hammer flanges. Reposition the hammer, tighten
the flange screw..done. No way!!! It turns out that the screws are "CA'D"
    to the flange. Reason?....All the screws were stripped in the dowel in
the rail. I think of the logic(?) behind this but....well I give up.
    Same with the loose pedal screw. Has anyone heard of a lock washer?...or
two nuts on the threaded rod tightened together? Won't come
    loose. Very frustrating,

    Ten Four,

    Bob"