old sharps

[Robin Blankenship]

Way cool idea!!! Thanks, Mark!!

Robin
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mark Dierauf 
  To: Pianotech List 
  Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 7:02 PM
  Subject: Re: old sharps


  Once you've knocked the old sharps off the keys, drop them in a bowl of water for a minute then toss them a few at a time into a microwave for a few seconds. You should then be able to just wipe away any slivers of keystick that remain.

  - Mark Dierauf

  Robin Blankenship wrote: 
    Elwood,

    Yes, to your first question. Always a good idea to have at least a few of the various types and designs of sharps around. You just never know when one will save the day. As far as getting them off of the key, I just apply a chisel, bevel side down (towards the key) and give it a good whack. The sharp usually just pops right off. Might need a bit of sanding to clean it up and you're good to go.

    Robin Blankenship
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Elwood Doss, Jr. 
      To: 'Pianotech List' 
      Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 1:22 PM
      Subject: old sharps


      Do any of you salvage old wood sharps from old upright pianos?  Would it be a good idea to keep some of the older sharps around?  How would one get the old sharps off the old keys?  Just wondering...

      Joy!

      Elwood



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