Ditto John. My brother bought a grand with a missing key. He brought the adjacent keys to me to see what I could do... I didn't have any sugar pine, but thought I'd make one (SUPPOSED to be temporary, until I could get the right wood!) out of a seasoned 2X4. I selected a piece with the right grain, straight, etc. Well....... That was 2 years ago and no one can tell which key it was by just playing. I'm NOT advocating this (2X4!), but it just seemed funny to me. My brother is a good player and laughs that I had him a new key in less than an hour. He refuses to let me re-do it. Go figure. Jim -----Original Message----- From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of John Ross Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 9:04 AM To: caut at ptg.org Subject: Re: [CAUT] Missing Key Use the keys on either side as templates, and make one. John Ross Windsor, Nova Scotia ----- Original Message ----- From: <rwest1 at unl.edu> To: "College and University Technicians" <caut at ptg.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:02 AM Subject: [CAUT] Missing Key An Omaha technician friend services a small college in the area. He has a Hamilton with a broken key, part of which is missing. The piano is in decent shape except for the key. Any suggestions on getting/making a single piano key? Richard West
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