[pianotech] Replacing Keyboard Felt

[William Monroe]

Hi Andrew,

Back Rail felt should be glued only at the front edge.  I apply 
Alcohol/Water to that edge and let it soak for 20 or 30 minutes, testing it 
periodically to see when it comes off easily.  When the water has done its 
work (and I'm patient enough), it will lift right off without much/any felt 
left behind.  I clean up with a scraper.

Hide glue is preferable to me for replacement.  If you are using the S&S 
felt/cloth combo, glue the leading edge of both pieces (just the very edge 
of the red cloth); red cloth is basically centered under the green felt.

William R. Monroe

> I've got a customer with an S&S L artcase that has had a bad  infestation 
> of moths.
> Last visit I cleaned up a lot but lacked good felt to put under the  key 
> ends.  What is
> the most convenient way to get the original felt off?  What kind of  glue 
> is preferable?
>
> Andrew Anderson