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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I think Bill Smith would take extreme exception to
this statement. And so would I, having had to deal with two pianos having one
piece ivories.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>Joseph Alkana RPT</DIV>
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<A title=mkurta@adelphia.net href="mailto:mkurta@adelphia.net">Mike Kurta</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, May 20, 2006 1:40
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: PVC-E glue and Keytops</DIV>
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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
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