<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.6000.16441" name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY bgColor=#ffffff> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial>I have noticed that since Schaff changed to a softer plastic, that there appears to be surface marks on the keys.</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial>They don't seem to buff out that easy, even although I use a soft buffing wheel, one of the layered ones.</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial>I found that the easiest way to remove the imperfections is to work up to 800 -1200 grit paper.</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial>I think it was Ron Nossaman (sp) that suggested this.</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial>With the harder plastic, these marks could be buffed out. I think I have 7 more sets to go, then I will be on the lookout for a different top for my replacement jobs.</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV>John M. Ross<BR>Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada<BR><A href="mailto:jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca">jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca</A></DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE dir=ltr style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV> <DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=richard.ucci@att.net href="mailto:richard.ucci@att.net">richard.ucci@att.net</A> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=pianotech@ptg.org href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, May 19, 2007 9:21 AM</DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> keytops</DIV> <DIV><BR></DIV> <DIV>List,</DIV> <DIV>Just completed a set for a Lester console. What is the preferred method of removing overhang of keytop on sides? I usually use a file and sometimes a drum sander, but I'm looking for something more precise .</DIV> <DIV>Also, I noticed many fine scratches and imperfections in this set. I was very careful with them and I don't think I was the culprit.Anyone else seen the same? Schaff supplied.</DIV> <DIV>Thanks</DIV> <DIV>Rick Ucci/Ucci Piano</DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>