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Re: The best way to secure loose posts

Author: Chris P
Date: 2017-11-19 04:06

I've never had any problem using superglue to secure loose pillars. Others use shellac, or powdered pumice in the pillar hole and others cut shims from paper or abrasive to fit the diameter of the pillar base.

Another way to secure pillars is to drill into the joint and cut into the pillar base, then fit a wood screw in there to prevent the pillar rotating. You can easily remove the pillar by removing the wood screw, then unscrewing the pillar. This is best for pillars that are sprung where the bias of the spring is pushing the pillar anticlockwise (springs should ideally be biased to push the pillar clockwise).

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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