Removing key fronts

pianotuna55 at comcast.net pianotuna55 at comcast.net
Wed Aug 1 07:37:27 MDT 2007


Pianolady,
I haven't had any trouble with this spacing.  I use the keytops with fronts and there is no spacing problems to the keyslip.
pianotuna55

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From: <pianolady50 at peoplepc.com> 

When using the method described below, how would you compensate for keyfront to keyslip spacing when the new fronts are thicker than the old ones that you have removed?

Debra Legg



Key fronts are really not that difficult to remove but can be stubborn if you do it wrong.
With the keytops already removed, turn the key face-down and take a sharp chisel and work under one corner and push.  Of course, everyone that does keytops has an old iron.  If the front doesn't come off easily, hold it against the iron for a second or two and remove with chisel.  You'll learn how long to heat.  

If you can do a good job with a table saw, fine, but there are chances for error.
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