small piano key repairs

[Roger Jolly]

Hi Don,
              Other than making a new key,  you can build up the chewed out 
areas with  epoxy and wood filler.   I have made molds with Iron on 
veneer.  Pour in the epoxy/wood filler mix leave 24hrs to dry. ( West 
Systems products) Sand down the veneer or remove, depending if you feel you 
need the extra strength.   Replace the key buttons as needed.   You may 
need to use the adjacent key as splint to get the chewed up keys straight 
and true with it's neighbors.
I have a Jaras jig to replace key buttons, if you need it.  Oh and plenty 
of key button stock.  Will be in Regina next week.
If they are Basswood keys, you may have to add a lead to the fore of the BR 
pin to counteract the weight of the epoxy.

Regards Roger





At 04:04 AM 2/19/2004, you wrote:
>Hi all,
>
>I just got home from seeing the worst mouse damaged keys on a small 40 inch
>upright. Is there a viable way to repair these? There may be sentimental
>value involved (a la Grama's piano).
>
>Two of the keys on either side of the treble break are 3/4 missing.
>
>Regards,
>Don Rose, B.Mus., A.M.U.S., A.MUS., R.P.T.
>
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