[pianotech] Cutting ivory into a circular shape

John Ross jrpiano at bellaliant.net
Thu Jan 24 20:18:38 MST 2013


Would coating the punch with the release agent, Mc Lube I think, help get the punchings out?
John Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia
On 2013-01-24, at 11:11 PM, Debbie Legg <pianolady88 at verizon.net> wrote:

> Larry,
> I'm trying the same drying method that I use for full ivory heads...stand on edge on bench, slightly leaning against the wall (or something).  When I first heard that ivory pieces could be dried in this manner with no curling, I found it hard to believe. It does work, they dry perfectly flat.  Now, with a circle?  I'll find out in the morning.  I would think doing multiple punchings before emptying might prove challenging.  Give it a try Larry and let us know!
> 
> Debbie Legg
> 
> Larry wrote:
>> Ok now Debbie, let us know about it drying.  Does it curl??  .......  or did you clamp it??
>> 
>> I have the same set of punches.  You could punch a number of them before emptying it out.  I might just do that for fun!!
> 


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