grand hinge to rim screws stripped

[Norm Barrett]

I had a piano in a club that was being constantly moved about and the 
case was split out at the hinge screws. They didn't want to pay for 
plugging and were fine with replacing the screws with a decorative 
washer around flat head bolts and nuts. It isn't as pretty but not that 
bad either and more permanent in abusive situations.
Norm Barrett

Jessica Masse wrote:
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> Hi,
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> Besides drilling and plugging the rim, does anyone have a better way 
> of repairing the hinge screws on a grand piano?  This piano is moved 
> several times a year and the rim is less than 3/4 inch thick. 
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> Jessica Masse
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> RPT Piano Technicians Guild
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