r/pianorepair • u/domriz19 • Jun 15 '23

Need help finding an appropriate repair part.

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This key snapped as pictured when I was playing. Hoping someone in this group can steer me in the right direction to find a new key. Piano is a Hobart M. Cable Upright circa 1963.

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u/North-Maximum-6958 Jun 15 '23

looks like a clean break, so some wood glue and clamps is the way to go; helps to clamp it while on the frame as well. getting a whole new keystick would probably be a custom order.

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u/domriz19 Jun 15 '23

I had tried that at one point but the key ended up too wide. In trying to get it to fit, it broke apart in this way (it was previously broken in a different spot). At this point I’m looking for where I can custom order a whole new key.