[CAUT] Pulley keys.

[Tim Coates]

Roger,

How do you make sure you have found the exact center of the hole to 
size (keeps the keys lined up evenly front to back)?  I know with the 
Onesti tools part of the procedure is to actually "crush" (so to speak) 
the new wood by moving the key as if it is being played.  With the 
Onesti tools it  is very important in making the key move freely.

I've heard CA click when used this way.  It also sticks as Don has 
suggested.

Not trying to be a critic.  I'm interested.  I have questions.

Tim Coates
University of South Dakota
University of Sioux Falls

On Mar 24, 2005, at 8:36 PM, Roger Jolly wrote:

> Greetings all.
>                         I solution for pulley keys.
>
>  Use a set of balance rail pins,  Mix 50% PVC-E glue with 50% water. 
> Swab hole, insert pin from the top of the key, swab around bottom of 
> key to form a meniscus around pin.  Allow 24 hrs to dry.  Pin will be 
> frozen in position.  Rotate pin one turn, and it will slide out.
>
>  Hole will be sized tp perfection.
>
>  This piano was a 70's Steinway L with the felt knuckles.  All 88 had 
> been over sized to try and solve friction problems.  What a mess.
>
>  Roger 
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