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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Way cool idea!!! Thanks, Mark!!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Robin</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, July 16, 2007 7:02 PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: old sharps</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>Once you've knocked the old sharps off the keys, drop them in a
bowl of water for a minute then toss them a few at a time into a microwave for
a few seconds. You should then be able to just wipe away any slivers of
keystick that remain.<BR><BR>- Mark Dierauf<BR><BR>Robin Blankenship wrote:
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Elwood,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Yes, to your first question. Always a good idea
to have at least a few of the various types and designs of sharps
around. You just never know when one will save the day. As far as getting
them off of the key, I just apply a chisel, bevel side down (towards
the key) and give it a good whack. The sharp usually just pops right off.
Might need a bit of sanding to clean it up and you're good to
go.</FONT></DIV>
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