<!doctype html public "-//w3c//dtd html 4.0 transitional//en"> <html> <body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> David Love wrote: <blockquote TYPE=CITE><style></style> 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. David Love</blockquote> 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. 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.   -- Richard Brekne RPT, N.P.T.F. UiB, Bergen, Norway <A HREF="mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no">mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no</A> <A HREF="http://home.broadpark.no/~rbrekne/ricmain.html">http://home.broadpark.no/~rbrekne/ricmain.html</A>   </body> </html>