>Hello everyone > >I just got two boxes of old keys from a client. She had them in the >basement for a long time. They are ivory, and in perfect condition. >What's the best way to get the ivory off for reuse? > Ron, I use steam. Put a wet cloth on the keys and hit it with an iron. Usually only takes a few seconds and the ivory pops right off. If you can not remove them easily you are not using enough steam. When you are keeping the key (usually) to recover you do have to take care not to over steam but in your case let 'er fly. chris -Christopher D. Purdy R.P.T. School of Music Ohio University Athens OH -purdy@oak.cats.ohiou.edu (614) 593-1656 fax# (614) 593-1429
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