Key Lead removal

[David ilvedson]

Hi Newton,

I haven't split a key yet and doesn't seem to take much to get 
it out.  What is an arbor press?

David I.

Date sent:      	Sun, 06 Jun 1999 13:19:26 -0400
From:           	nhunt@jagat.com (Newton Hunt)
To:             	caut@ptg.org
Subject:        	Re: Key Lead removal
Send reply to:  	caut@ptg.org

> > I use a  hammer and a small diameter punch/ 1/8" to push through on the blind side of Steinway keys. 
> 
> The problem with using a punch and a hamm,er is that the lead can get
> tilted and with more force it can split the key.  Ask me how I know
> this sometime.
> 
> I also use an arbor press )more force possible) to press the leads
> back into the new holes.  Driving them also can split keys.
> 
> > three sets of Yamaha keys I have from Ivorite replacement repairs.
> 
> What a wonderful source of plugs.
> 
> 		Newton
> 


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