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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'm sure you've gone through the archives,
right? They will be repairable. I use
titebond. Most likely broken at the balance rail pin. Remove
key, flex it a bit and see it is just partially broken. Often a single
edge razor blade can be used to get glue in the cracks, then more flexing to get
the glue to move around in the joint. Set down on a flat surface and
use it neighbor for clamping. Maybe a little wax paper
between. The two keys should look exactly the same on the flat
surface. All parts the same height, then you know you gluing the key
correctly. You can use both neighbors if you like or just some pieces of
wood and clamp with a clamp of your choice. Usually the key just closes
together. If completely broken, you may hve better luck finishing
the break, then carefully dry-fitting the key to make sure it slides together
perfectly. Careful with the splintery ends. Put glue on all the
surfaces. Then carefully slide together and clamp.
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>David I.</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=toddpianoworks@att.net href="mailto:toddpianoworks@att.net">Matthew
Todd</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=pianotech@ptg.org
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, October 15, 2008 4:22
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Broken Keys</DIV>
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<TD vAlign=top>I will be facing my first broken keys situation this
coming week.<BR><BR>I have a client who has two broken keys needing
repaired. What is the appropriate process to assess this situation
(i.e., can it be done in the home at the appointment, what do I need to
bring in my repair kit)? And, if the keys are irrepairable, what
is the proper way to address that situation.<BR><BR>Thank
you!<BR>Matthew<BR></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>