Jere; I agree with John P. re; sanding. A difference between our methods is that I use a flat surface rather than a sanding block. I clean off a section of the work bench and put down a single section of newspaper. Folded so there are four layers of paper on top of the table. I then lay the sandpaper I am going to use on the newspaper. (the newspaper provides a cushion and will tend to allow bits that can cause scratches to sink into the newspaper while still maintaining a flat surface). I fold the very edge of the news/sandpaper over the work bench edge to help hold it still and then run the key over the sandpaper. As John says, pay close attention to keep the key flat whichever method you use. I use this method because I can achieve a longer stroke and not have start and stop lines in the keytop. Both methods work well. As Jeff would say " different strokes for different folks, eh?" JIm Bryant (FL)
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