Key Lead removal

[David ilvedson]

I use a block with a hole slightly larger the biggest key lead 
leading to a box.  I use a  hammer and a small diameter 
punch/ 1/8" to push through on the blind side of Steinway 
keys.  This leaves a small hole.  I am making plugs for the 
holes with the three sets of Yamaha keys I have from Ivorite 
replacement repairs.  

David Ilvedson, RPT

Date sent:      	Sat, 05 Jun 1999 23:42:14 -0400
From:           	nhunt@jagat.com (Newton Hunt)
To:             	caut@ptg.org
Subject:        	Re: Key Lead removal
Send reply to:  	caut@ptg.org

> Clamp a 1x2x6 board to your drill press table, which has been centered
> under the quill, so the edge of the hole will be near the edge of the
> board.  Drill a hole 1/8" larger than the size of the leads.  Place a
> box under the table to catch the leads as they are expelled.  If these
> are Steinway keys with a blind hole press them out with a spade pit
> 1/8" smaller than the leads aligned to the length of the key.  If they
> are other makes press them out with a Forstner bit 1/8" smaller than
> the leads.  Press them out from left to right if they are tapered.  Do
> not try to punch them out, drive them out or cut them out.  Press them
> out with the key flat on the support surface.
> 
> 		Newton
> 
> 
> 


David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@jps.net