Frank,

Try twisting the pad off the brace.  The wood is usually threaded
to fit on the hub that rotates on the end of the frame.  You can then
see what needs to be repaired to tighten the pad.  Sounds
like a good find.

Erik von Sneidern

>has the wood
>shrunk with age and gripped the metal part more firmly than I'm thinking?
Is
>it necessary to remove the wood to repair a loose pad, or should I just try
>to move the bearing cup tighter against the pad? Anyone who has attempted
>this, I would be grateful to hear from. Thanks in advance!
>
>
>Frank Jordan