Warped keys

[DGPEAKE@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-02-06 13:40:43 EST, you write:

<< 
 Hello List,
 
 I have a piano in my care that has developed two severely warped keys,
 adjacent to each other and warping opposite directions. (go figure, kind of
 reminds me of David Letterman's smile) My first response is to "un" warp
 them with dry heat  like we do hammer shanks.  I seem to remember, though,
 someone teaching the use of steam in this case.  Your input would be
 appreciated.  Some of the students here are more annoyed than usual.
 
 Thanks,
 
 ch >>

It has been years since I have ran across warped keys but if my memory serves
me correct, I would soak a rag and wrap it around the warped part of the key,
secure with rubber band, then clamp it flat on the work bench, forcing the key
to bend in the right direction. Leave it overnight and by the next day, the
key should unwarp.

Food for thought.

Dave Peake, RPT
Portland, OR