Old lead/swelling in keys prob

[Wimblees]

In a message dated 98-04-21 08:13:46 EDT, you write:

>Hello list,
>I am working on an old grand action about 1926 in which the key leads have
>swollen to the point that they interfer with the adjacent keys.  I can file
>them down or replace them.  Any suggestions welcome.
>Thanks again, Rolland Miller, RPT <rmiller@en.com>
>
>



Rolland:

The leads in the keys are corroded, and they swelled because of high moisture.
It is a very easy repair. Just file them down flush with the sides of the key.
Unless the piano gets put in a similar situation, they won't corrode again. 

Willem Blees RPT
St. Louis