[CAUT] Key straightening; was Key Spacing: The Distal End

[Roger Jolly]

>
>I have used Roger's suggestion in some of the harpsichord warping with 
>varied success. Would have to say that I believe much depends on the age 
>of the key stick receiving the treatment.  Guess is that moisture content 
>of the wood before during and after the might be the determining factor 
>for success rates. Does anyone have a detailed analysis? Maybe Andre or 
>the folks from Kluge.
>
>BTW  Love the jig design Alan (?). Have to make me one.
>
>Gerry

Hi Gerry,
                 You are correct in your observations.  First un warp the 
key with water and heat gun or travel iron and rag. Where possible I will 
leave a key clamped in position, on a flat board, (kitchen counter top type 
material.) Really dry the key down with a hair drier, not a heat gun.
You have to be creative with clamps and shims to get the desired position.
Install key and check for position and shape. Once satisfied I will coat 
sides with CA, whilst clamped to the board. Long winded I know, but it works.
PS Lay a sheet of poly on the board, don't want to glue the key to the 
board.  Don't ask :-[

Regards Roger 
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