recycled balance hole repair

[Terry]

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I think Bill Spurlock mentions in his article to make sure the grain is =
parallel with the long axis of the key. I used basswood on a set I did =
recently. I know that is often used. Some suggest maple, but Spurlock =
expressed some concern regarding potential noise with maple. Most =
True-Value hardware stores or any decent hobby shop will have a variety =
of craft wood of various species and thicknesses. MallWort might have =
it, but who would ever go there (ever wonder why you don't have a crarft =
store nearby?)?

Terry Farrell


> Hey! all you lovable piano technicians. <G>
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> I'm doing the replacement repair ala Spurlock on the balance rail hole =
and
> was looking for the ideal wood to use.
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> I can go talk to an old friend who is a logger and has his own mill =
and get
> some nice tight grain Sugar Pine but I'm not sure if grain orientation =
is
> important. Plus it's work to reduce the stuff.
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> The Bass wood might be hard to find nearby. Wal-mart is the closest =
thing we
> have to a craft store. Would they have it?
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> What I would like to do is cut up some old keys I have. The grain is =
going
> the right direction and the width is already there. Or maybe some =
soundboard
> ribs. A good idea?
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> Keith Roberts
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