Rim Repair

[Frank Cahill]

Delwin D Fandrich wrote:
> 
> Frank,
> 
> I have to go along with Roger. These rims are made of "Select Hardwood," not the strongest
> or the toughest material known to mankind. You really should use a genuine hardwood plug
> -- maple, birch, etc. -- to add strength to the area and to distribute the load so that
> this doesn't just happen again. I'd probably recommend something a bit larger -- like 3/8"
> or so -- though. Even if you don't have a plug cutter yourself, surely there is someone in
> your local chapter who could make a few of them for you. For a suitable fee, of course. If
> you really can't come up with maple plugs, then you can resort to regular dowels. These
> should be available from your local hardware store. If you use dowels, remember to orient
> the grain in the same direction as the laminates, i.e., parallel to the outside edge of
> the rim. Also, even though I am a fan of epoxy, this is one type of repair that I'd
> probably use Titebond II on.
> 
> Regards.
> 
> Del
> 
> Frank Cahill wrote:
> 
> > Roger Jolly wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Frank,
> > >           Tape the surrounding area with PVC electrical tape, and ensure
> > > that the tape is down tight with no air pockets, CA glue just will not
> > > stick to this type of tape, if the polyester finish is hair line cracked it
> > > will effect a fairly neat repair.  Use thin CA glue and clamp with two
> > > smooth hard wood blocks, leave for several hours to cure.
> > >   After repair is dried, drill out screw holes to accept 1/4" maple plug.
> > > Epoxy plugs in the holes with 5min epoxy. Screws will be stronger in a plug
> > > due to grain orientation, vs dowels.
> > > Hope this helps.
> > > Roger
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > Roger Jolly
> > > Balwin Yamaha Piano Centres.
> > > Saskatoon/Regina.
> > > Canada.
> >
> > Thanks for the info.  Well I don't have any way to make plugs, like a
> > drill press with a plug attachment.
> >
> > If I used hammer shanks to plug the hole, I understand the problem with
> > grain orientation.  Would it be a waste of time to do it this way?
> > Would I be inviting disaster?
> >
> > A local tech suggested just plugging the holes with trimed down shank
> > wood and glue.  Then redrill after curing.
> >
> > I could always use the next screw size up, but then I would need to
> > drill out hinge.
> >
> > Thank you,
> > Frank


Thank you.  I'll have to call someone locally as I have no drill press
or plug jig.  I feel more comfortable with a plug than a dowel.  

Appreciate your input.

Frank Cahill
N. Va.