keytops

[Mike Kurta]

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    Ken, I beg to differ.  It is vital to keep the overall height of the =
key and keytop the same AFTER the new tops are installed as they were =
BEFORE.   If one is removing the original thin ivory and replacing with =
thick plastic, the key will be substanstially higher when put back into =
the piano.  This can lead to the keys contacting the fallboard, keeping =
them from returning to their full up position, causing the tops of the =
sharps to be level with the naturals when depressed, and/or a myriad of =
regulation problems.  The first rule of keytop replacement is "maintain =
the original dimensions."  If you are replacing old with new of the same =
thickness, fine.  If not, there may be a problem.  FWIW......
    Mike Kurta
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  From: KENNETH FINLAYSON=20
  To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
  Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 1:37 PM
  Subject: keytops


  Take your time, Mickey. Never take any wood off a key.

  Kenny=20

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