Use the key clamps you got from Bill!!! Out of the piano, into the key clamps. David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: "John Ross" <jrpiano at win.eastlink.ca> To: pianotech at ptg.org Received: 7/20/2009 7:39:27 PM Subject: Re: [pianotech] Key Bushing Job >I wrap my keys with a piece of masking tape, in groups of 13 in order, of course first >numbering them. That way, they don't get out of order. >When I first started I just used to put them in a box, but soon found out that >getting them in order each time, was a waste of time. >John Ross, >Windsor, Nova Scotia > ----- Original Message ----- > From: wimblees at aol.com > To: pianotech at ptg.org > Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 11:10 PM > Subject: Re: [pianotech] Key Bushing Job > Matthew > The number one rule when removing keys from an upright piano is to number them. >Don't count on the numbers stamped into the keys, and don't rely on some arbitrary >line crossed over the keys. Just take a few moments and number them, 1 - 88, in >your own hand writing. I number mine between the balance rail and capstan. > Before you put the keys back in the piano, write number 5, 10, 15, etc, right in >front of the balance rail pin. That will help you find where the keys are going to be, >because when you put them in a bag to take home, and back to the customer, they >will go out of order. > Wim > -----Original Message----- > From: Matthew Todd <toddpianoworks at att.net> > To: pianotech at ptg.org > Sent: Mon, Jul 20, 2009 1:51 pm > Subject: [pianotech] Key Bushing Job > I have a key bushing job coming up. I will be removing the keys and taking >them to my shop to work on, and I had a couple questions. > 1) Is it necessary to take the keyframe with me? > 2) What is an efficient way to remove all the keys and prepare them for >transport? > Thanks in advance! > TODD PIANO WORKS > Matthew Todd, Piano Technician > (979) 248-9578 > http://www.toddpianoworks.com >------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!
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