Great tip! But I'm not sure I'd put a filthy old piano key in a microwave I cook in! I'd use separate ones. And I'd REALLY watch out for cellulose keytops! Thump --- Don Valley <dvalley1@Bellsouth.net> wrote: > If you are talking about warping, I tried something > several years ago > knowing I had nothing to lose. > It worked marvelously and has done so ever since. I > remove the capstan, rub > some water on the > top side and underside of the area you want to > readjust. I place this in a > microwave for 30 - 45 seconds. > On removal, I twist (not overtwist) with both hands > in the direction needed > to unwarp the key and hold > it there for a 60 to 90 seconds. If it is not quite > right, repeat the > procedure. I was originally stunned > at the stability of the repair and how easy it was. > I have done this many > times since and have taught > this procedure in chapter, region, and national > classes. The keytop is not > affected since there is no > moisture content in it. Try it, you'll like it. > Don Valley > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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