Wim, Rubbing keys is the reason in the current situation, although better lateral alignment of the capstan to the cushion could also be a reason. I too have sanded in the past, but wanted to at least explore "moving the key back" to where it (presumably) started. Alan -----Original Message----- From: wimblees at aol.com To: caut at ptg.org Sent: Thu, Aug 20, 2009 12:02 pm Subject: Re: [CAUT] Key Spacing: The Distal End If the reason to bend the keys is to keep them from rubbing against each other, I've found that sanding them is the easiest and quickest way. Wim -----Original Message----- From: reggaepass at aol.com To: caut at ptg.org Sent: Thu, Aug 20, 2009 5:27 am Subject: [CAUT] Key Spacing: The Distal End When spacing (i. e., bending) the portion of the key between the balance pin and the distal end (where the lifter felt is) is indicated, does anyone have a technique that works particularly well for them? We are experimenting with heat alone (which we have found to be extremely slow-going, so far) and with steam (more rapid results, but harder to contain than heat without all that moisture in it). Thoughts? Alan Eder -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/caut.php/attachments/20090820/9a9a0e34/attachment.htm>
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