Sticky ebony keytops?

[James Grebe]

try Murphy's oil soap.

James Grebe
Piano-Forte Tuning & Repair
Artisan of Wood
WWW.JamesGrebe.com
1526 Raspberry Lane
Arnold, MO 63010
pianoman@accessus.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Clyde Hollinger" <cedel@supernet.com>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 6:08 AM
Subject: Re: Sticky ebony keytops?


> Stéphane,
>
> I think you misunderstood the problem.  It sounds to me like the finish
> on the black keys gets sticky, not an action problem.  A Piano Life
> Saver system won't help with a sticky key finish.
>
> Stéphane Collin wrote:
>
> > Hello John
> >
> > You need a dampp chaser.  Look here : http://www.dampp-chaser.com/
> >
> > The quick fix for an occasionnally sticking key is to move the key up
> > and down while applying lateral pressure in order to rub firmly the
> > bushing felt against the front key pin, which will compress that felt
> > a bit.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Stéphane Collin.
> >
> > Bec and John a écrit :
> >
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> On a 1925 Steinway L the ebony keytops become sticky/tacky when the
> >> humidity and temperature rise to high levels. I have been looking
> >> around for a solution and haven't found one. It is quite annoying to
> >> play on warm/humid days! I'm not sure if they have been refinished.
> >>
> >> Does anyone have any ideas for a solution?
> >>
> >> - John Silva
> >>
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