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Re: Loose A key

Author: Chris P
Date: 2022-01-17 21:54

"I'd probably have a repairman CAREFULLY grind off a bit of the 2 posts until the A key doesn't bind up. I like tools similar to Dremals for this job."

No repairer would ever do that!

They'd use the correct fraising tool to shorten the ends of the key barrel to fit it accordingly between the pillars instead of mucking around grinding the pillar faces as that will risk causing the key to bind up, especially if the threaded pillar face hasn't been ground correctly which will cause the rod screw to bow when it's tightened.

Always use the correct tool for the job. If your repairer doesn't have the correct tools, then find another repairer who has.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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