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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=blue face="Calisto MT"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calisto MT";color:blue'>The old tops can
also be routed off. I do it all the time. Just be sure to wear eye
protection.</span></font></p>
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<p><font size=2 color=blue face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
color:blue'>Jeannie Grassi, RPT<br>
Registered Piano Technician<br>
Island Piano Service<br>
Bainbridge Island, WA<br>
206-842-3721<br>
</span></font><font color=blue><span style='color:blue'><a
href="mailto:jcgrassi@earthlink.net"><font size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>mailto:jcgrassi@earthlink.net</span></font></a></span></font></p>
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pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>Mike Kurta<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Saturday, May 20, 2006 1:41
PM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> Pianotech List<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Re: PVC-E glue and
Keytops</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> Hi Ric:</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> 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.</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> 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.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> Mike
Kurta </span></font></p>
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