[pianotech] key leads

[Thomas Cole]

I would agree that banging out the expanding leads would risk some 
chipping out of the key material. I use a Harbor Freight arbor press for 
lead removal and rig up an "anvil" with a hole slightly larger than the 
lead to support the wood and minimize the chipping.

Tom Cole

David Ilvedson wrote:
> If I was to change the leads, I would just replace not re-weigh the action.   This is an old Apollo grand (beautiful Mission case with 6 legs...not a player)...I'm going to give owner the option of replacing.   None of the keys are cracking yet...
>
> David Ilvedson, RPT
> Pacifica, CA  94044