Something that has always worked well for me is to cut the sharps off close to the wood of the key with the bandsaw, or table saw, leaving approximately 1/16" (or just a little more) on the key, then trim the remainder off with a sharp knife. Depending on the kind of glue used, the remainder should peel off easily. If not, applying a little heat with a hot iron should help. You could try one or two first to check the results. Al Jeschke RPT Calgary, Alberta -------------------- Lance Lafargue wrote: > > I have to replace the sharps in a relatively new C6. (chipped ebony-Karen's > fingernails?) I have been told to just knock off or pry the old sharps off, > but when I did, splinters from the key came off with the sharps. I don't > want to mess with the front key bushings by using steam or heat, or glue > solvent. How do I remove the old ebony sharps and reglue the new ones > keeping the key "as is" with a professional result? Thanks! > LANCE LAFARGUE, RPT > LAFARGUE PIANO SERVICES > New Orleans Chapter > Mandeville, LA. > lafargue@iamerica.net
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