Warped Ivory Keys

[Prof. Euphonious Thump]

   I'd try working a  little gel-type super glue under
the edges with the tip of an exacto-knife (TM) and
then clamping. But if ivories are off and warped, soak
them in water a bit ( while scrubbing off old glue and
such with a  no-scratch pad ) then clamp between paper
towels, between hardwood blocks, for  few days. 
   They'll come out dry and flat.

Thump

 
--- Mark McConnell <mconnell1 at instruction.com> wrote:

> A 1902 Mason & Hamlin upright I worked on has ivory
> keys that are
> warped upwards where the head and tail meet. They
> are not coming
> unglued, both the wood and the ivory are warped
> upwards. This affects
> about half the white keys, and is severe enough to
> be a major
> distraction for the player.
> Does anyone have suggestions on how to remedy this -
> perhaps without
> removing the ivory? I could only think of steaming
> and clamping, but
> haven't tried anything yet. Thanks.
> 
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