Re: FAQ list

[William Lippe <lippe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, 7 Oct 1994, Richard Owen wrote:
> | :         "Is there ever a reason to soak a harp?"
> | :         (Recent post mentioned that a leaky harp with a wooden
> | :          comb can be temporarily fixed by soaking. The saturated
> | :          comb expands, sealing leaks.  However, it apparently
> | :          warps badly on drying.)
> | 
> | Another killer of soaking a harp is wood rot or dry rot. This usually occurs
> | around the nail holes and other spots moisture is permanently trapped.
> 
> Also, your lips tend to get chewed up when the comb protrudes from under the
> reed plate with the swelling.
	Unless you take a sharp knife or file and shave it back to level..