[pianotech] removal of key leads in "blind" holes

[David Nereson]

    Oh, right, I forgot about Pianotek's plugs.  And thanks for 
the tip of using old keys -- I have many.
    --D.N.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Love" <davidlovepianos at comcast.net>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 7:17 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] removal of key leads in "blind" holes


> Drill a small 1/8" hole from the back and punch them out with 
> a 1/8" punch.
> I use Epoxy Putty mixed with powdered stain to the color of 
> the wood to fill
> the holes.  You can make plugs from old keys so the grain runs 
> the right way
> or you can buy plugs (Pianotek sells them by the bag). 
> They're usually
> straight not tapered.
>
> David Love
> www.davidlovepianos.com
 >