[CAUT] key leads

[John Ross]

I just put on a face mask, and use a belt sander, then seal,
John Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <johnparham at piano88.com>
To: "David Ilvedson" <ilvey at sbcglobal.net>; <caut at ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 1:06 AM
Subject: Re: [CAUT] key leads


I've never tried it, but why not just zapping it with a quick shot of
clear polyurethane spray to seal the leads?

-John Parham
Hickory, NC

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [CAUT] key leads
> From: "David Ilvedson" <ilvey at sbcglobal.net>
> Date: Wed, December 16, 2009 11:04 pm
> To: pianotech at ptg.org, caut at ptg.org
> List,
> I have perused the archives about oxidizing key leads.   Seems to have 
> been around 1996 or so...I have an Apollo Grand with the beginnings of 
> oxidizing leads.   Some sticking keys etc.   My first inclination is to 
> just chisel off and seal with lacquer or something like that.   Anyone 
> want to hazzard how long it would take to remove the leads and replace 
> with new?   I probably should give the customer that option...
> I'm guessing 1 hour for travel back and forth.   1 hour to disassemble and 
> reassemble action.   1 hour to remove leads and a couple to swedge in new 
> ones...am I dreaming here?   What do you think.
> David Ilvedson, RPT
> Pacifica, CA 94044