keytops

[MICHAEL MORVAN]

Rick,
    Nice meeting you at the MARC, nothing beats a milling machine for accuracy when trimming keysticks and keytops or a nice CNC Router table which I'm placing an order for. Concerning the scratches, I find that a problem also, the inexpensive one piece tops arrive with a ton of scratches and imperfections (and they turn yellow in a few years), which is why I will be dropping them as an option when I use the remaining 6 sets that I have. Buffing works well but be careful, the plastic is soft and will easily distort in shape. Also, be sure to check and see if the "fronts" are molded 90 degrees (perpendicular) to the tops, a lot of times they are not, which causes a clamping problem. Good Luck.

Michael A. Morvan
Blackstone Valley Piano
Dedicated To Advancing The Art Of Keyboard Restoration
76 Sutton Street
Uxbridge, Ma. 01569
(508) 278-9762
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www.pianoandorgankeys.com                                                                                              

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: richard.ucci at att.net 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 8:21 AM
  Subject: keytops


  List,
  Just completed a set for a Lester console. What is the preferred method of removing overhang of keytop on sides? I usually use a file and sometimes a drum sander, but I'm looking for something more precise .
  Also, I noticed many fine scratches and imperfections in this set. I was very careful with them and I don't think I was the culprit.Anyone else seen the same? Schaff supplied.
  Thanks
  Rick Ucci/Ucci Piano
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