[pianotech] Fractured Keystick

[Joe And Penny Goss]

Yes.
Also use wax paper or anything to keep the glue off the neighboring keys that you use as a splint to locate the correct angle of the key you are repairing. Take care to keep glue out of the hole or clean it before the glue sets.
Tightbond is my choice.
Joe Goss RPT
Mother Goose Tools
imatunr at srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Matthew Todd 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 2:20 PM
  Subject: [pianotech] Fractured Keystick


        Hello list,

        I need to repair a fractured keystick on a clients piano.  There is a fracture on both sides in the area below the button.  The front of the button has come unglued as a result.  My fix was going to be try to get as much wood glue in the fracture and under the key button as possible, then get a thin piece of veneer and glue on each side of the keystick, clamp and dry.  Then sand the sides to fit once installed back in the piano.

        Yes or no?


        TODD PIANO WORKS 
        Matthew Todd, Piano Technician 
        (979) 248-9578
        http://www.toddpianoworks.com 
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