Re: Levers and Goop

Iskandar Taib (ntaib@copper.ucs.indiana.edu)
Tue, 1 Oct 1996 08:55:47 -0500 (EST)

K. Burns wrote:
>
> Hi Shawn,
>
> Uh, before you try the Household Goop on the Robinson
> levers, I'd call up Phyllis Robinson or somebody at
> Robinson's Harp Shop and ask about where exactly to put it.
> When I was ordering a replacement for a worn-out, buzzing
> lever, Phyllis suggested trying the Goop along the two edges
> that hit the back part of the lever as you flip it up and
> down--nothing about the point that contacts the string. I
> didn't try it as the lever in question was really annoying
> me and I just wanted it gone, but I went to the hardware
> store (small one) and bought my tube of Household Goop-- I'm
> ready to try it next time. Do call Phyllis to make sure I
> got it straight.

Goop. Goop.. Hmm.. I _thought_ that sounded familiar..

The only Goop I've come across is the stuff you use to wash your hands
after working on the car..

(Does a pretty good job on stains in the laundry, too..)

I take it the "household" and/or "harp" varieties aren't the same
stuff?

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