88 key pick-up! (well just 44)

[Paul T Williams]

You're right about the leather, although mine are still in great shape. It 
was the clamp nuts that weren't tightened down, so when the set was in the 
middle of the turn-over, they all went flying! Plastic keytops and no 
damage, thank God.

Paul




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Bill's clamps are wonderful!  However, do use some caution when carrying 
keys by the clamp handles. 
 
First, speaking of the original wood clamps with leather handles.  With 
age and usage the leather does rot.  Not fun when the tech was carrying a 
set of clamped keys in to my shop for keybushing.  One handle broke and 
sent a half set of perfect, white ivories down to the cement driveway. 
'Head' first, of course.  Major repairs ensued.
 
So...I thought the aluminum with the nylon handles were a fantastic 
improvement.  Until flipping a set on the bench and one of the handle 
attaching screws pulled through the nylon handle!  The hole in the nylon 
had enlarged.
 
Now I've modified the handles with the addition of fender washers between 
the screw heads and the handles.  All's well so far.
 
Best bet, frequently inspect for wear.
 
Debbie Legg
 
 
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From: Paul T Williams 
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Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 4:01 PM
Subject: Re: 88 key pick-up! (well just 44)


Hi all, 

I'm sure many of you have done this, but I just had my first encounter 
with not tightening down my Spurlock key clamp.  I picked up the strap to 
turn them over on the bench and .... well I've got something to do for a 
little while now.  must go crawl around the shop floor for awhile! 

PTW 


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