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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dear list,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>I have been trying to remove some cracked key =
buttons from a
Steinway M keys. I have 12 to replace. While trying to =
remove the
old button with heat I could not seem to soften the old hide glue enough =
to pull
the old button off without ruining the key under it. What is the =
best way
to remove old key buttons without damaging the key?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Thanks,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Arthur </FONT></DIV>
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