Replacing Key Leads

[Lance Lafargue]

Hey Paul,
I was told to shave them, then seal them with something like a sanding
sealer or varnish, or polyurethane.  That seals the lead.  I was told it was
the lead, not the wood. Even if it is the wood, sealing it in the area would
minimize recurrence.

Also, Bill Spurlock has a handout that he sends along with his gram weight
set.  (he may also sell it separately - cheap) and it has an excellent
explanation of the procedure along with weight considerations.  Tools, jigs,
etc.  Good luck,

Lance Lafargue, RPT
Mandeville, LA
New Orleans Chapter, PTG
lancelafargue@bellsouth.net


-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf
Of Paul McCloud
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2001 9:36 PM
To: Piano Tuning Guild
Subject: Replacing Key Leads


I would like to know the best way to replace key leads.  I have come
upon a Wurlitzer grand that has leads which have swelled and rub against
the neighbors.  I don't want to shave them off, as I know they will just
continue to swell.  I would like to know what sort of tools I would need
to remove the leads without breaking the keysticks.  Thanks
    Paul McCloud
    San Diego

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