JIMRPT@aol.com wrote: > > List; > I am currently working on a set of keys whose front rail bushings, indeed the > entire front of the keys, has been soaked in McLube or some similar substance. > My usual method of soaking the bushing, allowing to stand, and then steaming > is not working especially well. The water alcohol mixture is beading up and > the steam does not seem to be penetrating as well as it normally would. This > is causing quite a bit of 'tear out' in the mortises. The old bushings are > glued in with the white heat activated wafers. > Any ideas? Tricks? > Jim Bryant (FL) Jim, I know that this may not be of much help, but what about a small, very sharp chisel, a lot of time and patience. :-) Mike Masters Masters Piano Service Lakewood, OH
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