The thread about white glue and methods for removing items attached
by this means (specifically: speaking pneumatics) prompts me to make
the following observations, and to pose a question.

Obviously the first priority is to remove the stationary boards with as
little as possible consequential damage to the deck board.  This may be
by any of the means suggested: a sharpened putty knife, chisel, or the
application of heat.

Given that this is achieved, of what value are the old stationary
boards?  They are frequently thin, and often old enough to warrant
scrapping anyway.

Making a new set of boards and drilling them is probably the easiest
job of all.  At least, then, the wood is new and likely to last longer
and perform better than the original.  I replace all stationary boards
now as a matter of policy.

Although the moving boards are usually more rugged, and obviously easy
to remove intact,  I would also consider replacing them too if the
wood seemed in poor condition.  Is this overall policy not sensible?

Roger Waring
The Pianola Workshop
Solihull
England