[pianotech] key leads

[PAULREVENKOJONES at aol.com]

David:
 
There's also the possible issue (how do I know) of plugging existing holes  
in order to shift the leads. This means glue drying time as well. 
 
Paul
 
 
In a message dated 12/16/2009 10:37:35 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
davidlovepianos at comcast.net writes:

 
4-6  hours (plus materials) including pick up and delivery depending on the 
number  of leads , how easy they come out and whether they have damaged the 
keys by  swelling and splitting them.  Don’t forget disposal of toxic lead 
as  well.   Replace is better.  If they want you to do a weigh off  and 
balance the action at the same time (not a bad idea while you’re at it)  then 
add an additional 3 hours without smoothing the strike weights.  Do  the 
survey before you remove the leads and adjust the front weights  accordingly when 
you replace with new lead.  Better to just tell them  about 1 day +/- and 
bill them for time and materials—don’t lock yourself  into delivering it at 
a specific price.  Or, you can hire me to do it for  you.     
 
David  Love 
www.davidlovepianos.com
 
 
From:  pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On 
Behalf Of  David Ilvedson
Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 8:05  PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org; caut at ptg.org
Subject:  [pianotech] key leads

 
List,
 

 
I have perused the archives about oxidizing key  leads.   Seems to have 
been around 1996 or so...I have an Apollo  Grand with the beginnings of 
oxidizing leads.   Some sticking keys  etc.   My first inclination is to just 
chisel off and seal with  lacquer or something like that.   Anyone want to 
hazzard how  long it would take to remove the leads and replace with new?   I  
probably should give the customer that option...
 
I'm guessing 1 hour for travel back and forth.    1 hour to disassemble and 
reassemble action.   1 hour to remove  leads and a couple to swedge in new 
ones...am I dreaming  here?   What do you think.   
 

 
David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044



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