Rim Repair reply

[Delwin D Fandrich]

Nelson,

This tool is great for making plugs suitable for cosmetic repairs. They do, indeed, make a
clean and tight fit -- at the top of the hole. Unfortunately for this application, they
are tapered, which means that down inside the hole they leave a gap. In this case, since
the plug is intended to be structural, it is probably best to stick with a straight plug.

-- ddf

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Nelson and Tracy Denton wrote:

> >At 10:16 PM 5/13/98 -0400, you wrote:
> >>The wood on this piano has not been too badly damaged.  The lamination
> >>are seperated a little.  Someone suggested I install maple plugs, but I
> >>don't have a plug making device.
>
> Lee Valley Tools  @ http://www.leevalley.com make their own "VeritasTapered
> Snug Plug" plug cutters. These plug cutters are far superior to ordinary
> plug cutters in that they make tapered plugs that you hammer flush into the
> wood. The plugs don't leave a "glue" ring in the wood like ordinary plugs
> do and they  are very nice to work with.
>
> Prices are in Canadian $$ ( U.S. $$ a whole lot cheaper)
>
> $12.95 for 1/4" to $14.95 for a 1/2" size, metric sizes also available.
>
> For those who have never seen the 250 page full colour Lee Valley Catalogue
> your in for a major Treat.
>
> Lee Valley sells world wide so don't worry about being a tech in the
> Antarctic - they can ship it to you.
>
> Just cut up your Visa card before you open the book or you'll end up with a
> Visa bill bigger than your Mortgage.
>
> Trust me I've got one of everything they sell. ( either in my tool boxes,
> or on order, or on my 2025 Christmas wish list.
> Nelson E. Denton
> R. A. Denton and Son
> Pipe Organ Builders
> Hamilton Ontario, Canada
>
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