Twisted Keys P.S.

[gordon stelter]

I just clamp a heat gun in a  vise, hold the key over
it while twisting in the direction I want it to go,
then withdraw it from the heat when I feel it "realax"
in my hands a bit. Then hold it stressed until it
cools a little.
     Thump


--- gordon stelter <lclgcnp@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Great tip! But I'm not sure I'd put a filthy old
> piano
> key in a  microwave I cook in! I'd use separate
> ones.
> And I'd REALLY watch out for cellulose keytops!
>      Thump
> 
> 
> --- Don Valley <dvalley1@Bellsouth.net> wrote:
> 
> > If you are talking about warping, I tried
> something
> > several years ago
> > knowing I had nothing to lose.
> > It worked marvelously and has done so ever since. 
> I
> > remove the capstan, rub
> > some water on the
> > top side and underside of the area you want to
> > readjust.  I place this in a
> > microwave for 30 - 45 seconds.
> > On removal, I twist (not overtwist) with both
> hands
> > in the direction needed
> > to unwarp the key and hold
> > it there for a 60 to 90 seconds.  If it is not
> quite
> > right, repeat the
> > procedure.  I was originally stunned
> > at the stability of the repair and how easy it
> was. 
> > I have done this many
> > times since and have taught
> > this procedure in chapter, region, and national
> > classes.  The keytop is not
> > affected since there is no
> > moisture content in it.  Try it, you'll like it.
> > Don Valley
> > 
> 
> 
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