Drying the Keys

 

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Although the pre-worked wood has been exposed to the baking sun of the bush for many months, after working, the keys are dried out even more by placing them in a fire, which expels any remaining moisture. This process will decrease the mass of the key and therefore change its frequency. The maker accounts for this loss during the previous stage so that the finished key will be perfect.

 

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