A while ago there was some discussion on installation of this felt. I think it was Wim who suggested clamping the keys together, gluing on a strip and slicing them apart. I was apprehensive about gluing on a strip for fear of glue globing on the sides of the keys (many new S&S warranty encounters). Evidently some sets weren't clamped tight enough together and allowed glue to pool in between. I tried it yesterday and am grateful for the ease of application, got the job done in a fraction of the time it usually took to custom-cut each piece individually. I clamped up 6 to 8 at a time. Clamping also allows evening off the surfaces with a sanding stick after cutting the old felt off on a band saw (removing a little wood to accommodate the new felt thickness). A spring clamp and two slats of wood, top and bottom, to secure. A perfect application without all the fuss. -- Regards, Jon Page
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