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<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma size=2> Hi Ric:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma size=2> If they're one piece keytops
you're removing, they ain't ivory. Without exception, ivory key covering
is in two pieces, a long "tongue" and the top itself. You can make sure by
reflecting light off the surface and you should see growth rings much like a
tree. Plastic will have none. The border guards use a heated needle
pushed against the keytop. Plastic will melt and the needle will go in,
where ivory resists any such attempt.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma size=2> Anyway, the Spurlock method
using a router refers to trimming the top of the keystick after the material has
been removed. Best ways to remove the old tops are 1. carefully
prying up the old keytop with a utility knife or 2. loosening the adhesive
first, using a heat gun or 3. an electric iron with a damp cloth between
the iron the the tops, then pry off.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma size=2> Mike
Kurta </FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>