Key Recovering

[Stan Kroeker]

>Hi all,
>
>I've been interested in starting to do my own key recovering again...
>
>Well, now I'm interested in getting into it again, but I'm not sure what
>tools or jigs are available to assist with this job...
>
>Thanks for your input...
>
>Brian Trout
>Quarryville, Pa.

Brian, according to our 1998 PTG membership directory, I see you are not a
member.  I say this not to embarrass you but rather to encourage you to run
(don't walk) to your nearest PTG recruitment center (chapter) and apply.
Why?  Because if you were a member you would have at your disposal a wealth
of fabulous technical information in the form of bulletins, manuals of
articles reprinted from past PTJournals, PACE lesson books etc.

All the answers you need in order to set yourself up for keytop replacement
(and many other profitable shop procedures) are to be found in the reprint
books.  No need to re-invent the wheel here.

Perhaps a gentle word of admonition is in order for our members as well.
Before sending a query to the list for phone numbers of various piano
materials suppliers or manufacturers, consult your annual Guide to
Resources in Piano Technology.  This book is printed at great expense (your
dues!) and effort by the home office and I think just about any piano
industry phone number you could possibly require is listed.

Best regards,

Stan Kroeker
Registered Piano Technician

Kroeker & Sons Piano Experts
59 Quiring
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada  R2G 1Y5

www.pianoexperts.mb.ca