Tricky keyslip and re-blacking sharps

[Jerry Hunt]

No comments on the piano necessary: 1925 Werner upright, originally a
player, player mechanism long-since removed. Present from owners mother
when she was nine, don't spend much money on it, just make it
playable.....

1) I can't seem to get the keyslip off. Removed screws from underneath
keybed (like most other keyslips), but it won't budget. The keyslip is
hollow, appears to be two piece - the front and top are one piece, the
back (i.e. key-side) is a separate piece and is attached to cheeck
blocks. All suggestions (other than hammer and chisle...) appreciated.

2) Would also appreciate suggestions for low-cost but respectable
approach to re-blacking sharps (they're wooden).

Thanks to all.
-- 
Jerry Hunt
Dallas, TX USA
Associate member PTG