[CAUT] Key End Lifter Felt

[wimblees at aol.com]

Jon

Instead of a spring clamps and two slats of wood, I use a bar clamp and 
clamp up to a dozen keys at a time. The keys are so close together 
there is no way for glue to seep in between them. The clamp holds the 
keys tight enough so that you can carry them very easily around the 
shop.

Wim

-----Original Message-----
From: Jon Page <jonpage at comcast.net>
To: caut at ptg.org
Sent: Thu, 8 Jun 2006 07:29:50 -0400
Subject: [CAUT] Key End Lifter Felt

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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