Paul, How much difference would there be in cost between doing this and having Pianotec do a new keyboard for you??? Just wondering. It might be worth it! Avery At 11:21 AM 9/30/05, you wrote: >Recently there was a good deal of discussion here re the installation of >new key coverings...which glue to use, clamping methods and the like. > >My question is what is the best method for getting the old key tops off? > >I have a Baldwin D that had new key coverings installed in 2000. My best >guess is that these new coverings where not the first, or maybe even the >second set of replacements this keyboard has gotten. > >There are large spaces between all keys, telling me that the keys were >either sanded too much or too many times. It really has a >snaggle-toothed look that is very distracting, not to mention ugly. > >When I lay new key tops on top of the existing ones the gaps disappear. >My plan is to remove these key tops, veneer the sides of the keys as >necessary, and then recover the keys. > >BUT.... Whoever did the keys the last time did a swell job of gluing >them on. PVC-E was probably used, definitely NOT contact cement. > >I can't even get a thin blade under. > > >SOooooo....what suggestions have you on how I should proceed. Heat, >steam, ??? I'd rather not beat these keys up too badly. > >Help > > > > >Paul E. Dempsey, RPT >Piano Technician Sr. >Marshall University >Huntington, WV >304-696-5418 >304-617-1149 > >_______________________________________________ >pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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