Balance rail pins, key buttons

John Ross piano.tech@ns.sympatico.ca
Fri, 17 Sep 1999 16:02:46 -0300


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Hi Clark,
I have thought of making my own keybuttons.
I would appreciate knowing if anyone has had any luck making them,
economically and consistent in size.
I would appreciate it if they would share their expertise.
Regards,
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Clark wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I recall an inquiry here a few months ago about the balance rail pins
> which are thin (~0.090) and oblong at the top (round shanks measuring
> ~0.147). Does anyone have about 60 of these in ok condition to spare?
>
> As for cutting the button mortises (since supply house replacements
> won't work), in the past I've cleaned up by hand with two sized
> chisels after drilling two holes . Their consistency was alright, but
> I'd love to do the job faster. Hollow mortise chisel drill press
> attachment? The smallest chisels I've seen advertised were 1/4" at the
> smallest (maybe 3/8"), though a certain amount of grinding probably
> wouldn't harm. Sized corner chisel? Same problem with size, but
> bigger.
>
> Any tips or leads or spares would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Clark
>
>

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