[pianotech] Key Bushing Job

[John Ross]

I wrap my keys with a piece of masking tape, in groups of 13 in order, of course first numbering them. That way, they don't get out of order.
When I first started I just used to put them in a box, but soon found out that getting them in order each time, was a waste of time.
John Ross,
Windsor, Nova Scotia
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: wimblees at aol.com 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 11:10 PM
  Subject: Re: [pianotech] Key Bushing Job


  Matthew

  The number one rule when removing keys from an upright piano is to number them. Don't count on the numbers stamped into the keys, and don't rely on some arbitrary line crossed over the keys. Just take a few moments and number them, 1 - 88, in your own hand writing. I number mine between the balance rail and capstan. 

  Before you put the keys back in the piano, write number 5, 10, 15, etc, right in front of the balance rail pin. That will help you find where the keys are going to be, because when you put them in a bag to take home, and back to the customer, they will go out of order. 


  Wim

  -----Original Message-----
  From: Matthew Todd <toddpianoworks at att.net>
  To: pianotech at ptg.org
  Sent: Mon, Jul 20, 2009 1:51 pm
  Subject: [pianotech] Key Bushing Job


        I have a key bushing job coming up.  I will be removing the keys and taking them to my shop to work on, and I had a couple questions.

        1)  Is it necessary to take the keyframe with me?
        2)  What is an efficient way to remove all the keys and prepare them for transport?

        Thanks in advance!


        TODD PIANO WORKS 
        Matthew Todd, Piano Technician 
        (979) 248-9578
        http://www.toddpianoworks.com 



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