[CAUT] key leads

[johnparham at piano88.com]

I've never tried it, but why not just zapping it with a quick shot of
clear polyurethane spray to seal the leads?

-John Parham
Hickory, NC

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [CAUT] key leads
> From: "David Ilvedson" <ilvey at sbcglobal.net>
> Date: Wed, December 16, 2009 11:04 pm
> To: pianotech at ptg.org, caut at ptg.org
> List,
> I have perused the archives about oxidizing key leads.   Seems to have been around 1996 or so...I have an Apollo Grand with the beginnings of oxidizing leads.   Some sticking keys etc.   My first inclination is to just chisel off and seal with lacquer or something like that.   Anyone want to hazzard how long it would take to remove the leads and replace with new?   I probably should give the customer that option...
> I'm guessing 1 hour for travel back and forth.   1 hour to disassemble and reassemble action.   1 hour to remove leads and a couple to swedge in new ones...am I dreaming here?   What do you think.
> David Ilvedson, RPT
> Pacifica, CA 94044