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<DIV><FONT size=2>Actually I'm working undercover on an assignment to =
track down
illegal use of the feathers of the Honduran Phlet Puppin. Interpol =
will be
paying you a visit soon. Thank you all for participating in this =
sting
operation.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>David Love</FONT></DIV>
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black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no
href="mailto:Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no">Richard Brekne</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A =
title=pianotech@ptg.org
href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">Pianotech</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> November 07, 2002 10:52 =
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: removing ebony =
sharps</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>David Love wrote:
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<FONT size=-1>What's the method of choice for removing ebony from =
the
key. Whereas I have generally used a chisel for taking off =
plastic
sharps, the additional surface area of ebony sharps may produce some =
wood
loss, which I would like to avoid. It seems like maybe a band =
saw for
the bulk of it followed by a sharp chisel might be the way to =
go. Any
suggestions.</FONT> <FONT size=-1>David =
Love</FONT></BLOCKQUOTE>
<P><BR>I use Elbezenoid Cortisanate mixed with two freshly plucked =
feathers
from a Hondurian Phlet puppin and a little goose oil. Mix gently over =
a light
open air stove, adding the Cortisanate carefully and only a little bit =
at a
time do to its explosive nature. Let cool and place in an double open =
ended
jar, chilly and dry for storage.
<P>To use simply place a teaspoon on a 1X6X12 board with as many =
black
keys as you can comfortably space on the board. Cover with an aquarium =
or some
such type semi air tight box and wait 6 to 7 weeks. They will =
fall off
by themselves.... along with the bushing felt, and any damper lift =
felt that
may be present. Be advised, Brass captans tend to turn purple, but the =
polish
nicely afterwards. <BR>
<P>-- <BR>Richard Brekne <BR>RPT, N.P.T.F. <BR>UiB, Bergen, Norway =
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