Steinway music shelf guide strip removal

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This works in many, but not all cases.
1.  Cut the glue/finish line where the  guide touches the case.
2.  Drop or brush  acetic acid or white vinegar along the line.
3.  Wait 5 minutes, repeat step #2.
4.  Wait 5 minutes, place a block of wood on the guide and tap the end =
of the block gently with a hammer as you move it along the guide.  This =
should loosen it enough so you can wiggle it out cleanly.

Arthur Grudko
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  Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 1:18 PM
  Subject: Steinway music shelf guide strip removal


  How does one go about removing the music shelf guide strips from =
Steinway grands prior to pulling the plate? Some are secured with screws =
and they're no problem. But the mortised strips are a real pain. Being =
mahogany, they invariably shatter along the grain lines and I end-up =
either gluing the individual pieces back together for reassembly or just =
make new ones. I can NEVER remove them cleanly. Is there a secret method =
that someone would like to share?

  Thanks.

  Donn Young, RPT=20

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