<!doctype html public "-//w3c//dtd html 4.0 transitional//en"> <html> Hi Clark, I have thought of making my own keybuttons. I would appreciate knowing if anyone has had any luck making them, economically and consistent in size. I would appreciate it if they would share their expertise. Regards, John M. Ross Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada. Clark wrote: <blockquote TYPE=CITE><tt>Hi,</tt> <tt>I recall an inquiry here a few months ago about the balance rail pins which are thin (~0.090) and oblong at the top (round shanks measuring ~0.147). Does anyone have about 60 of these in ok condition to spare?</tt> <tt>As for cutting the button mortises (since supply house replacements won't work), in the past I've cleaned up by hand with two sized chisels after drilling two holes . Their consistency was alright, but I'd love to do the job faster. Hollow mortise chisel drill press attachment? The smallest chisels I've seen advertised were 1/4" at the smallest (maybe 3/8"), though a certain amount of grinding probably wouldn't harm. Sized corner chisel? Same problem with size, but bigger.</tt> <tt>Any tips or leads or spares would be greatly appreciated.</tt> <tt>Clark</tt>    </blockquote> </html>