[CAUT] CX-21 hardwood keybuttons

[Mark Cramer]

Alan,

seems to me Yamahas also have hardwood key-buttons, and they hold dimension
(after steaming)  better than softwood, even without mortice-sizing cauls.

We keep a jar full of old wippen heel cloths (about 1" x 3/8") soaking in
wallpaper removing solution, that we wedge into the mortices to pre-soak the
glue-joint, beforehand. With modern glues though, we often end up using a
warm iron and damp cloth in the process, as you mention.

Unless you're aware of something I'm missing, hardwood key-buttons are a joy
to work with.

best regards,
Mark Cramer
Brandon University



-----Original Message-----
From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org]On Behalf Of
Alan McCoy
Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 1:15 PM
To: College and University Technicians <caut at ptg.org>
Subject: [CAUT] CX-21 hardwood keybuttons


Hi Folks,

This marks the first time for me to rebush a set of keys with hardwood
keybuttons. Normally I steam out bushings with a wet cloth and an iron. I'm
worried about doing that with these buttons. Visions of pulpy globs on top
of the keys that once were buttons and installing a set new buttons and
keypins. Anyone have any experience with these? Advice?

Alan


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