[pianotech] Removing Ivories

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To do the job correctly you need take off enough wood also so the thickness 
of the key is the same as when the ivory was attached as the plastic key 
tops are quite a bit thicker than the ivory. If you don't do this the sharps 
will to low. Then you have to raise the sharps and destroy the geometry of 
the action. In a grand the capstans are then farther back. Save yourself a 
lot of trouble and regulation by doing the job right. If you do not have the 
proper equipment send you key work out or take a class on how to do this 
work with a router table and jigs.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <richarducci at comcast.net>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 5:35 PM
Subject: [pianotech] Removing Ivories


> List,
> Is it necessary to remove the glue wafer when replacing with molded 
> keytops?
>
> Rick Ucci
> Uccipiano.com