shimming keyslips

[Newton Hunt]

Or glue a paper match to the inside of the hole in the keyslip.  THis can be
peeled down if it is excessive and does work very nicely.

On Kawais you can bend the keyslip metal brace by stepping on it while one end
is on the floor.

Steinways you can bend the metal pin outward until it works.

I don't like using keyframe spacers but I have seen it done.

THen, you can relocate holes.   Aaarrrrggg.

		Newton

> Hello All, 
> 
>     I often run into grand pianos with keys rubbing on the keyslip.  I have tried 
>     various methods for repairing the problem, but would like to pick the 
>     collective minds of the fine folks on this list. 
>            
>                 
>               Mike, 
>                 This works on the slips that screw in from the bottom of the keybed:    
>     Bend the middle screws a few degrees @ the point above the keybed. I do this
>     with vicegrips and pliers then reinsert the screw. The slip will rotate as it tightens.
>     Just stop when it is pitched away from the keys and tight to the bed. If this
>     doesn't give you enough clearance  consult Del's fine post on moving the holes
>     etc.   
>              Tom Driscoll