<html> <body> <pre>>What is the best way to repair a hairline crack that originates at the = >front of the keytop and runs parallel with the long axis of the keytop? = >Should it be opened up with a file and then filled with the Acrylikey? I = >have a Baldwin grand with a beautiful ivory keys but almost every one = >has the one crack. Thanks.Terry Farrell </pre>Make certain the ivory is secure to the key first, wick in thinned hot glue/showhite and clamp if loose. 'V' out the crack and apply AKII. A pointed tool could scrape the edges but I use a small ball grinder bit in a Dremel Tool.</body> </html>