Was/broken plate bolt

[Delwin D Fandrich]

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Renaud" <drjazzca@yahoo.ca>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: June 11, 2001 2:36 PM
Subject: Was/broken plate bolt


> Is a little soap on the threads of a plate screw
> to aid installation an acceptable practice.
>
>                            Dave Renaud
> _______________________________________________________


An even better solution is either straight bees wax or a mixture of bees wax
and paraffin (heat about equal amounts in a double boiler). Soap can have a
detrimental effect on wood.

Del