keytops

[John Ross]

I know, of the channel, between the notes, but on the ones with fronts attached??
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
jrpiano at win.eastlink.ca
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William R. Monroe 
  To: Pianotech List 
  Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 11:52 AM
  Subject: Re: keytops


  John,

  Most of the sets you buy that come as octaves are already scored (deeply) and shaped.  They are very easy to break apart.  Typically they are wider than the key stick and so you must still do some filing, etc.  However, judicious alignment of the keytop to the key stick can reduce the amount of shaping one must do.  I trim my keytops with a flush trim bit for the sides, then use a file for gross material removal, followed by sandpaper (p400) to remove file marks.  Then I use Bill Spurlock's Key notching jig that he describes in the Journal some years back.  I finish with the buffing wheel, but will probably try a satin finish on my next set, a la Nossaman.

  Best,
  William R. Monroe


   
    When, I finish my present supply, I will ask the list for their recommendations.

    Kluge will be on the list, I have heard some good comments, on the quality, of the product.

    Price, quality and ease of working will be considered.

    As an afterthought, how does one separate the ones that come as an octave, all joined?

    I assume, scoring with a carpet knife?

    Or are we lucky enough to have them, break apart?
    John M. Ross
    Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
    jrpiano at win.eastlink.ca
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