I picked up a set of keys yesterday that had grosly expanded key leads due to oxidation. Several of the keys have split due to the increased size of the leads. I'm going to remove them and replace them with new leads. I've never seen leads expand this far before. They are all under excessive pressure. Does anyone have a favorite methood of removing leads this tight without putting additional pressure on the keys. I don't want to split any more keys due to this proceedure. Dave Porritt, RPT SMU - Dallas "No matter what side of an argument you are on, you'll always find people on your side that you wish were on the other side." -Jasscha Heifetz
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