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<DIV><FONT size=2>Simplest job in all of piano technology. Clear =
off a
hard and solid corner of your work bench. Whack the key on it's =
flat side
with a moderate blow onto the work bench. The sharp will go flying =
away as
easy as that. Note that the word "whack" is relative. =
Obviously you
don't want to break the key. A good solid hit with moderate force
is usually sufficient to break the old glue joint. =
Actually it's
even kind of fun!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Rob Goodale, RPT</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Las Vegas, NV</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><FONT size=2>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></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>David Love =
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