Humidity and new parts

[JIMRPT@AOL.COM]

In a message dated 8/01/2000 11:58:16 AM, mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com writes:

<< Jim: When you speak of "treating" the action centers with your

water/alchohol mixture, is this aimed at resizing the bushings so that they

are a bit more loose? >>

Terry;
 Yes, exactly, but not just the bushing...... it resizes the hole also. The 
end result will be very nicely pinned (reflective of the original pinning) 
centers that are a 'little' loose when air dried......force drying them will 
overdo the intent. When these 'treated parts are put into the piano they will 
swell again but not to the extent that the treating caused them to. End 
result will 'usually' be a very acceptable set of action parts that should 
not display more than 'normal' sluggishness problems..whatever the heck that 
means! :-)
 The addition of the Protek CLP is an afterthought and while it is 
efficacious it is not really needed.
Jim Bryant (FL)