Key in vise (key button in vise jaws), distal end up. We have been running two steams sources, one on either side of the key, up and down for one minute. Then we apply pressure by leaning on the key in the desired direction for another minute (no longer applying steam). This seems to do the trick in most cases. Just wondering what problems we may be creating in the process (so far, we had to ease a couple of key bushings and replace a few more), or if there is an easier way to do this. Alan -----Original Message----- From: David Ilvedson <ilvey at sbcglobal.net> To: caut at ptg.org Sent: Thu, Aug 20, 2009 9:20 am Subject: Re: [CAUT] Key Spacing: The Distal End Alan, How are you manipulating the key? In your hands, moving the key along the steam? David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: reggaepass at aol.com To: caut at ptg.org Received: 8/20/2009 8:27:19 AM Subject: [CAUT] Key Spacing: The Distal End >When spacing (i. e., bending) the portion of the key between the balance pin and >the distal end (where the lifter felt is) is indicated, does anyone have a technique >that works particularly well for them? Â We are experimenting with heat alone (which >we have found to be extremely slow-going, so far) and with steam (more rapid >results, but harder to contain than heat without all that moisture in it). Â Thoughts? >Alan Eder -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/caut.php/attachments/20090820/6345b89b/attachment.htm>
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