[pianotech] removal of key leads in "blind" holes

[William Monroe]

BTW, Tapered plug cutters are available and are no more expensive than
straight plug cutters:

Tapered:   http://www.woodcraft.com/Family/2020057/2020057.aspx

vs.

Straight:
http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2004372/8965/8-Piece-Deluxe-Plug-Cutting-Kit.aspx

just an FYI in case anyone would need them.

William R. Monroe



On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 2:13 AM, David Nereson <da88ve at gmail.com> wrote:

>   Oh, right, I forgot about Pianotek's plugs.  And thanks for the tip of
> using old keys -- I have many.
>   --D.N.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Love" <
> davidlovepianos at comcast.net>
> To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 7:17 PM
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] removal of key leads in "blind" holes
>
>
>  Drill a small 1/8" hole from the back and punch them out with a 1/8"
>> punch.
>> I use Epoxy Putty mixed with powdered stain to the color of the wood to
>> fill
>> the holes.  You can make plugs from old keys so the grain runs the right
>> way
>> or you can buy plugs (Pianotek sells them by the bag). They're usually
>> straight not tapered.
>>
>>
>> David Love
>> www.davidlovepianos.com
>>
> >
>
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