I have always glued key end felt on this way, but do a complete section at a time. If the strip of felt is allowed to be over length so that the ends overlap the two end keys, a neat cut can be made by turning each key upside down and supporting it on a suitable block of wood, then slicing the excess away with a chisel held flat against the sides of the keys. Ted Sambell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jon Page" <jonpage at comcast.net> To: <caut at ptg.org> Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 7:29 AM Subject: [CAUT] Key End Lifter Felt >A while ago there was some discussion on installation of this felt. > I think it was Wim who suggested clamping the keys together, > gluing on a strip and slicing them apart. > > I was apprehensive about gluing on a strip for fear of glue globing on > the sides of the keys (many new S&S warranty encounters). Evidently > some sets weren't clamped tight enough together and allowed glue to > pool in between. > > I tried it yesterday and am grateful for the ease of application, > got the job done in a fraction of the time it usually took to custom-cut > each piece individually. I clamped up 6 to 8 at a time. Clamping also > allows evening off the surfaces with a sanding stick after cutting the > old felt off on a band saw (removing a little wood to accommodate > the new felt thickness). A spring clamp and two slats of wood, > top and bottom, to secure. > > A perfect application without all the fuss. > -- > > Regards, > > Jon Page
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