Warped keys

[Jerry Hunt]

I've unwarped one key, using a steam iron. But end of key in vice or
clamp (not tooo tightly), heat the key on both sides with the steam iron
while gently twisting the key, twist a little past normal. Then hold the
key while it cools. Let it dry, and/or use hair dryer.

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> > From: Christopher D. Purdy <purdy@oak.cats.ohiou.edu>
> > To: pianotech@ptg.org
> > Subject: Warped keys
> > Date: Saturday, February 07, 1998 12:31 AM
> >
> > Hello List,
> >
> > I have a piano in my care that has developed two severely warped keys,
> > adjacent to each other and warping opposite directions. (go figure, kind
> of
> > reminds me of David Letterman's smile) My first response is to "un" warp
> > them with dry heat  like we do hammer shanks.  I seem to remember,
> though,
> > someone teaching the use of steam in this case.  Your input would be
> > appreciated.  Some of the students here are more annoyed than usual.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > chris
> >
> > -Christopher D. Purdy R.P.T.   School of Music  Ohio University  Athens
> OH
> >
> > -purdy@oak.cats.ohiou.edu   (614) 593-1656    fax# (614) 593-1429
> >
> >

-- 
Jerry Hunt
Dallas, TX USA