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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Rick,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> Nice meeting you at the MARC,
nothing beats a milling machine for accuracy when trimming keysticks and keytops
or a nice CNC Router table which I'm placing an order for. Concerning the
scratches, I find that a problem also, the inexpensive one piece
tops arrive with a ton of scratches and imperfections (and they turn yellow
in a few years), which is why I will be dropping them as an option when I use
the remaining 6 sets that I have. Buffing works well but be careful, the plastic
is soft and will easily distort in shape. Also, be sure to check and see if the
"fronts" are molded 90 degrees (perpendicular) to the tops, a lot of times they
are not, which causes a clamping problem. Good Luck.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Michael A. Morvan<BR>Blackstone Valley
Piano<BR>Dedicated To Advancing The Art Of Keyboard Restoration<BR>76 Sutton
Street<BR>Uxbridge, Ma. 01569<BR>(508) 278-9762<BR><A
href="mailto:Keymaestro@verizon.net">Keymaestro@verizon.net</A><BR><A
href="http://www.pianoandorgankeys.com">www.pianoandorgankeys.com</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, May 19, 2007 8:21
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> keytops</DIV>
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<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
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