All, Someone asked how to solve the problem of lead expanding. My solution, such as it is, is to trim/sand the lead flush with sides of the key. Be absolutely sure you have eye, ear, nose throat safe guards, as lead is a VERY NASTY substance to breath or ingest!!!!!! After I have done that, I coat the lead with epoxy, which seals it. I have done several olde British Uprights, with this problem, and have not had a recurence of the problem. Regards, Joe Garrett, RPT, Oregon
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