Thanks to all who answered my question. I have succesfully removed the ivory today with a hot iron and a wet cloth. It was quite easy and didn't damage the wood or break any ivory pieces. I have noticed that the ivory tends to curl, so I immediately placed each removed piece under a haevy weight to keep it straight. This worked, but not perfectly and some of the ivory keytops are now a bit curved. How does one get them back straight? I was thinking maybe again with a hot iron and wet cloth, and leaving them under a warm weight until they dry? Would this work with only water, no heat (just soaking the ivory)? Calin Tantareanu ---------------------------------------------------- http://calintantareanu.tripod.com ----------------------------------------------------
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