Hit >your workbench with the sharp, at about a 45 degree angle, SHARPLY. Good >hard whap, not a tap. When you're doing them all, you'll soon figure out >how much force to use for that particular set, but for just one, hit it >hard. The idea is to hit the top front edge of the sharp. Not a glancing >blow, just straight down so that when it makes contact, it's just the edge >of the front that hits. It "should" blow you away with it's simplicity. >They just pop right off. No splinters or damage. A piece of thin leather or >cloth on your bench or block can protect the sharp itself if you need to >recycle it. > >Enjoy, >Guy Nichols RPT guy, never heard that one before, i was skeptical, so i gave her a try. i found an old set of junk keys and started whacking off sharps. (not as much fun as it sounds) i was very impressed when it worked correctly. unfortunately three of the seven keys broke at the balance rail mortise. i didn't think i was being to rough because a few didn't do anything on the first whack. also, one of the sharps did take a good bit of wood with it. i will say one thing though, it was a hell of a lot of fun! chris -Christopher D. Purdy R.P.T. School of Music Ohio University Athens OH -purdy@oak.cats.ohiou.edu (740) 593-1656 fax# (740) 593-1429
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