[CAUT] S&S Key Bushings

[Jim Busby]

Hi Chris,

What is "VSProfelt"? and where is it obtained?

Thanks,
Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Chris Solliday
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 6:55 PM
To: College and University Technicians
Subject: Re: [CAUT] S&S Key Bushings

I've been having good success with a variety of keybushings by using a drop
of VSProfelt right on the pin marks and then cold brass cauls overnight.
.003-.005 over for front rail and same size or .001 over for the balance.
Chris Solliday
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon Page" <jonpage at comcast.net>
To: "caut list" <caut at ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 9:08 AM
Subject: [CAUT] S&S Key Bushings


> Yesterday, I attempted to iron the key bushings on a 10 y/o L.
>
> The iron softened the glue more than it sized the opening. I
> think the bushings actually swelled a bit because as I eased
> the keys, I had to manually press the felt.
>
> There were two b/r felts which required reglueing.  It reminded
> me the pre-glued variety.
> --
>
> Regards,
>
> Jon Page