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<div> Pull it together with clamps first and drill holes for screws. Dry fit the screws & then unclamp and work in wood glue. Reclamp and pull together. Install screws. Have a cup of coffee and whistle a happy tune.;)</div>
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From: Laura Olsen <ajoyfulsound@gmail.com><br>
To: pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org><br>
Sent: Wed, Oct 10, 2012 5:42 pm<br>
Subject: [pianotech] Split Brace<br>
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<pre style="font-size: 9pt;"><tt>So, what to do about a split brace?
Laura Olsen
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