Keith, Don't give up yet. You may 'still' be correct. :-) Avery >I'll submit to both Jon and Avery. > >FWIW: In one of Steinway's publications (around 1990) on the teflon >bushing, it states under General Comments: >"While teflon is an inert substance, the wood surrounding it remains >sensitive to climate. It is a curiouis fact that if clicking is present, >it will be obvious in a damp climate and may disappear when it is dry." > >This almost supports the demonstration you mentioned, and at the same time, >declares the inertness. Odd. > >No wonder the bushings were so misunderstood. And here I've held the >belief they remained stable, while the wood fluctuated. All these >years..sheesh! > >Thanks for bringing it up. > >Keith McGavern >kam544@earthlink.net >Registered Piano Technician >Oklahoma Chapter 731 >Piano Technicians Guild >USA >http://www.ptg.org/1999/conv/ >PTG Convention, Kansas City, July
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