This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Is there any danger using a hard-wood veneer like maple that it might be = noisy? Is there any preference to use something a little softer - like = maybe fine-grained spruce or poplar? Terry Farrell > Hi Terry, > I have had great success repairing this type of damage using maple = veneer. Mount a balance rail pin in a scrap board, position key upside = down and saw a kerf the thickness of the veneer about 1/4 inch deep = using the balance rail pin as a guide. Glue the veneer in this kerf and = you will have a permanent repair. I can't remember which manufacturer's = rep suggested this repair to me but it does work. >=20 > Norman Barrett > Memphis Chapter >=20 >=20 > Hello Listees, >=20 > I'm rastling with the keys and keyframe of an old, well worn, WNG = action. I'm trying to decide what to do with the center keypin key = holes. I have limited, as best, experience repairing key center pin = holes. The picture below shows the worst of the obviously worn keys. I'm = just kinda feelin' that these are past the point of gluing in a shim. = Waddaya ya'll think, and what is the latest and greatest regarding = rebuilding a key center rail pin hole? Thanks. >=20 > Terry Farrell ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/79/3d/24/dc/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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