removing ebony sharps

[Paul E. Dempsey]

....now THAT'S funny.....:-)


Richard Brekne wrote:


>David Love wrote:
>
>> What's the method of choice for removing ebony from the
>> key.  Whereas I have generally used a chisel for taking
>> off plastic sharps, the additional surface area of ebony
>> sharps may produce some wood loss, which I would like to
>> avoid.  It seems like maybe a band saw for the bulk of it
>> followed by a sharp chisel might be the way to go.  Any
>> suggestions. David Love
>
>I use Elbezenoid Cortisanate mixed with two freshly plucked
>feathers from a Hondurian Phlet puppin and a little goose
>oil. Mix gently over a light open air stove, adding the
>Cortisanate carefully and only a little bit at a time do to
>its explosive nature. Let cool and place in an double open
>ended jar, chilly and dry for storage.
>
>To use simply place a teaspoon on a 1X6X12 board with  as
>many black keys as you can comfortably space on the board.
>Cover with an aquarium or some such type semi air tight box
>and wait  6 to 7 weeks. They will fall off by themselves....
>along with the bushing felt, and any damper lift felt that
>may be present. Be advised, Brass captans tend to turn
>purple, but the polish nicely afterwards.
>
>
>--
>Richard Brekne
>RPT, N.P.T.F.
>UiB, Bergen, Norway
>mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no
>http://home.broadpark.no/~rbrekne/ricmain.html
>
>

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Paul E. Dempsey RPT
Piano Technician
Department of Music
Marshall University