: Planer and keytops

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 Subject: Re: Planer and keytops

 >Has anyone used an electric planer for dealing with removing the top 
 >layer of keytops when replacing ivories with plastic? 
 
 Todd, 
 I also use the Wagner planer in the drill press.  I have very few 
 problems with chipping the edges.  Just be aware of the direction of 
 the rotation.  It's best to cut into the wood instead of away from it.
 
 Also, I don't think it is important to take away a lot of the surface 
 of the key top.  I remove the key top and then use the planer to 
 clean off old glue and get a clean, even, and square surface.
 
 One more thing, don't try to cut too much in one pass.  I find it 
 works better to make a couple of passes.
 
 peace,
 chris
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Hi  Chris 
You need to remove the amount of wood from the key
that will return the top of the key covering to its
original height. Ivory is usually thinner than the material
you will be replacing it with.
Mark Ritchie


 >Has anyone used an electric planer for dealing with removing the top 
 >layer of keytops when replacing ivories with plastic?  Every 
 >reference I've found suggests using a router instead.  Just curious.
 >
 >Todd McNamee, Portland, OR