OSLUND KEY MACHINES

[Jim H Markley]

I received a lot of interest in the two Oslund machines and although a day
late, here is the latest:  In my original posting the bid price was listed
as a minimum of $500.00.  The highest offer I have received is $300.00.
Slight change, I'll "entertain" any bids over the current high of $300.00
but reserve the right to not sell if the highest bid doesn't meet or exceed
the $500.00 level.

Since I was late in responding to you all, I'll extend the closing time to
5:00 PM today (P.S.T.).

Remember that the high purchaser is responsible for paying shipping!

This is pretty much all you need to get started in recovering keys, don't
let this one get away from you!

The following is the original description that was sent out:
The total package is:

1. Oslund surfacer

2. Oslund Key Master

3. Extra blades

4. Homemade key press carousel. It holds about 8 keys for gluing at a time
and mounts to a bench vise (approx. 4" opening required).

5. Homemade key vise for single keys. Also mounts to a bench vise (1"
opening required).

6. Original brochures, instructions, and correspondence from Herbert Oslund.

7. Heating iron for ivory removal.

Shipping weight: The brochure says that the key master weighs 50 pounds. We
presume that the resurfacer weighs a similar amount. The other equipment,
though bulky, is considerably lighter. All shipping costs to be paid by the
buyer. You can pick up the machines (Washington D.C. area) or we can take
them to a shipping place for packing and shipping.

We believe the machines to be complete and in good condition but they are
being sold AS IS. They were purchased in 1958 and have not been used for
about 20 years.

Payment to be made by Cashier's check or money order.

PRICE: $500.00 U.S. (plus shipping) or best offer received by Sunday May
13th, noon PST. I will send each bidder the current high price on Saturday
May 12th.




Sincerely, Jim Markley
and oh yeah, Happy Mothers Day!
-----Original Message-----
From: JIMRPT@AOL.COM <JIMRPT@AOL.COM>
To: pianotech@ptg.org <pianotech@ptg.org>
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2001 1:49 AM
Subject: Re: OSLUND KEY MACHINES


Jim;
I am interested in an Oslund key machine. Would you please send me some more
info?
Jim Bryant (FL)