Chinese keyslip solution

[jrpiano at win.eastlink.ca]

I had the same problem with an English piano.
I was going to go the file route. But instead, I broke the glue joint, then 
I just drilled four holes up through the keybed, and a tapered hole into the 
now moveable piece. Then it was attached as per 'normal'.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Sivak" <tvaktvak at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 9:12 AM
Subject: Re: Chinese keyslip solution


> Scott
>
> I had the same problem with an English piano, don't
> remember the brand name...
>
> The owner had two different technicians fail to solve
> the problem so I was determined to figure out a
> solution.
>
> I tapped the balance rail pins backwards, too.  I
> moved the keyframe backwards a bit, also.  But keys
> were still sticking on the keyslip.
>
> Then I got out my wood file and started removing wood
> from the inside of the keyslip.  It only took about 15
> minutes to remove enough wood that the keys had
> clearance again and she had her piano back.
>
> And just to set the record straight, this keyslip was
> absolutely NON-REMOVABLE!  I unscrewed every screw I
> could find from below, or inside the piano.  I even
> unscrewed the keyframe because I thought MAYBE it was
> glued to the keyframe.    I spent a good 20 minutes
> investigating how to remove this keyslip because I
> couldn't fathom that it wasn't removable.
>
> I mention this because there was a suggestion that
> perhaps it was conncected to the cheek blocks and
> could be removed along with the cheek blocks.  No,
> this keyslip was part of the cabinet, and was not
> going anywhere.   I don't know about Scott's Chinese
> piano, but this English piano had a kekyslip that
> could not be removed.
>
> Tom Sivak
>
>
>
> --- "buckscott at juno.com" <buckscott at juno.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi guys and gals-
>>
>> I just serviced a no name Chinese piano with a
>> non-removable keyslip (it is glued to the keybed,
>> and finished continuously with the cheeks).
>>
>> The problem:  The keyslip is rubbing against the
>> keyfronts of the naturals.
>>
>> What I have attempted:  Tapping the balance rail
>> pins toward the back, which gained me a little
>> clearance, but not enough.  I am not so joyously
>> awaiting the summer humidity.
>>
>> Any suggestions?  (that don't involve a sledge
>> hammer)?
>>
>> Scott Kitzmiller
>>
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