grand hinge to rim screws stripped

[Bruce Browning - The Piano Tuner]

Hi Jessica,
I tune for a number of "event rental" pianos, and have always thought
there must be a better way of removing/replacing lid, legs and lyre for
longevity.
Somebody on this list must have investigated this idea before now, and I'm
sure we would all be interested in some ingenious answers.
As to your immediate problem, moving the hinges to a newer part of the rim
may be suitable in the short term.
Let's know how you get on.
Bruce Browning
The Piano Tuner.


Jessica wrote:
> 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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