Greetings All, As an addition to Rob Kiddell's good advice on rebushing, there are two other observations that I would pass on. 1. Bushing length. Over the years I have had to rebush keys that have had the cloth inserted too far into the key mortice, creating a significant variation in touch weight and repetition. The bushmaster tool produces a remarketable, reproducable job if used as directed. 2. I use a whistling kettle with the 'gizmo' removed from the flap, that gives a nice 3/16" steam jet. Its perfect for removing bushings, and has the added advantage of swelling the balance rail hole. If you direct the steam into the mortise as well as the slot at the side of the of the key, the bushing will almost fall out with no damage to the wood. 3. A good keybed rebuilding job is the absolute base to any action refurbishing. Fine action regulation can never be achieved if the keybed is sick. Like a good foundation to a house all things go up from this point. Regards to all Roger Jolly
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