<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2995" name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>My first question would be: why is it a problem? The only problem I can think of is that the rib/panel might buzz (and of course, the other problem is that the piano is old and worn out and warped and falling apart and needs a new soundboard, etc., etc.). But if it doesn't buzz, then it's not a problem (other than the old piano thing...). </FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>If indeed there is any reason to attempt a fix and you don't want to clamp anything, my recommendation would be to mix up a small batch of West System epoxy thickened with their #403 Microfibers just thick enough to stay in place. Clean up with acetone.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Terry Farrell</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>----- Original Message -----  <BR>> Here's a question for the group.  Every now and again I come across upright <BR>> pianos where one to several of the ribs are starting to separate from <BR>> soundboard.  Is there any easy way to solve this problem other than rigging <BR>> a clamping system.  If not, is there an easy clamping system?  I prefer not <BR>> using screws as a clamp.<BR>> <BR>> Thanks,<BR>> <BR>> Jon </FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>