But dowels look more craftsmanlike...imho David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: "Jon Page" <jonpage at comcast.net> To: pianotech at ptg.org Received: 4/29/2010 10:10:50 AM Subject: Re: [pianotech] Glue Strength for Pedal Lyre Repair >>However, since you have already glued it. I would recommend adding the >>dowels perpendicular to the long axis (grain direction) of the top >>block >Easier than that: Install screws. Counter-sink them if necessary. >No more gluing, drill and done. Hex head, threaded full length. >-- >Regards, >Jon Page
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