Piano Keys

[knottyharry]

I got the piano keys...but now my question is this.
The ivory (if it is) is laminated to the wood. And i'm wondering what is the best way to get it off without damaging it.
I thought about heat, acetone, and a couple of other things.
But I come to all of you for suggestions.
Harry

 

[gerryr]

If there's a piano repair person in your area, you might contact them and ask how they get it off. The stuff I got from a piano repairman still had a bit of wood stuck to one side that I had to sand off. I never thought to ask how he gets it off in the first place.

 

[Ron in Drums PA]

Antique piano keys where glued on with hide glue.
Hide glue is water soluble.

 

[knottyharry]

Thanks for the info. I'll give the water a try.
Harry