Warped/Twisted Keys

Sid Blum piano@sover.net
Sat, 13 Aug 2005 11:35:46 -0400


Bingo!  Thanks Ron.

Sid Blum


>
>This is what I do. Cutting a long diagonal kerf most of the way 
>through the key, usually from the bottom, glue and either clamp or 
>shim to rotate the key in the direction you want. Where and in what 
>direction you saw the kerf(s) depends on where and how severe the 
>warps are, how much key width you have to work with, and whether you 
>intend to shim or clamp. It's pretty straightforward, but takes some 
>conceptual orientation before you start sawing. Titebond, naturally, 
>to glue.
>
>Ron N

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