Removing key bushings - an observation

[David Ilvedson]

I actually haven't used this method but a tech friend swears by it...he uses
a beaker on a flame with cork and tubing coming out which distributes a
stream of steam right to the bushing.  There is also the very expensive Sgt.
Steam.

David I.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf
> Of Paul McCloud
> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2000 8:12 PM
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: Removing key bushings - an observation
>
>
> Doug:
>     I just did a keybushing job, and I have done exactly as you have,
> and come to the same conclusion.  I think that the excess water on the
> caul, turning into steam helps loosen the old bushing, and keeps the
> cloth from sticking to the caul.  I have used a damp cloth and iron over
> the old bushings, but I don't like wetting the whole key in the
> process.  A steamer with a hose is something I'll be likely to get in
> the future for this job.
>     Paul McCloud
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