[CAUT] key-easing pliers?

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Mark writes: 

<<Since we seem to be rebushing with leather more often, the easing pliers are

getting a bit of use. (Especially when the thickness of a "good" strip of 
leather can vary by

.2mm... or more)>>
 


Can anyone offer some "seasoned" recommendations >>

Yes,  you can size the leather to any dimension you like by putting a sanding 
drum in the drill press and anchoring a smooth wooden dowel right next to it. 
 make the distance between them whatever you would like the leather to be and 
while the drum is spinning, pull the leather between the two surfaces.  No 
need to use inconsistant thickness and then make up the  difference by crushing 
wood in the key mortise. 
Regards, 



Ed Foote RPT 
http://www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/index.html
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