[pianotech] Effects of replacing keytops without routing down keysticks

[Paul Milesi]

Thanks, Ron.  I'm curious to see how this works out, since I now see from
re-measuring and careful observation that dimensions are so close to
originals.

Also thanks for the pointer to previous discussion, which I missed because
of being off list for a few days when ill.  I did pick up some good insights
there as well.

Paul
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> From: Ron Nossaman <rnossaman at cox.net>
> Reply-To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:29:59 -0600
> To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Effects of replacing keytops without routing down
> keysticks
> 
> Paul Milesi wrote:
>> With replacement keytops mentioned above, will I be able to make this
>> action work after installing all new frame felts and new S&S hammers,
>> shanks, flanges, wippens, let-off regulating buttons?
> 
> Find out. Set up samples with what you've got with specified
> key height, dip, and blow, leaving the back rail alone for the
> moment. See if you can get sharps and naturals to work the
> same with the official numbers. If you can't get the naturals
> to full dip without burying the sharps, you'll need to either
> shim the sharps up as suggested, or replace the naturals to
> the correct height relationship with the sharps.
> 
> This was discussed in the long distant past of nine days ago
> on list.
> Ron N
>