RE: [Harp-L] Overhauling Echo Harps (need help)

[Buck Worley <boogalloo@xxxxxxx>]

Bump !! I could use some help ! Super glue for wood? Glue on nails? I dont expect to ever have to do this again. As I said, they were in a flood. What about cleaning the wood comb? A very quick soap & water job ?

> From: boogalloo@xxxxxxx
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2014 22:10:46 -0500
> Subject: [Harp-L] Overhauling Echo Harps (need help)
> 
> List,
> I have 2 old Echo Harps that were in a flood. They still work enough to try salvaging. I have taken 1 apart and it was no easy job. The comb is very delicate but in surprisingly decent shape. They taste like mud / dirt. 1) I have 2 chipped wood pieces - comb. I have the 2 chips. What glue should I use?
> 2) The covers have some pretty bad rust spots on the inside. How do I clean / de-rust ?
> 3) Any suggestions on the nails? Should I try to use a tiny bit of glue for reassembly and what kind? Should I try to clean all the nails?
> When I clean plates, I use Bar Keepers Friend, however there is some rusty places like on some reed rivets. Any suggestions on special cleaning?
> Any advise will be appreciated. I dont think I will try to seal the wood since I dont use these harps very much. At $120 a pop I feel like it will be worth the time. I will start cleaning and reassembly tomorrow.
> Thanks in advance,Buck