Wim, I've used the end of one of those split rubber mutes (the ones with the spring steel handle, Schaff #204, p. 33.). It should be about the right width, but you can grind it to size if necessary. Loosen the bushing with the steel end, and it can be removed with tweezers. John M. Formsma Blue Mountain, MS PTG Associate, Memphis Chapter mailto:jformsma@dixie-net.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf Of Wimblees@AOL.COM Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 11:51 AM To: Pianotech@ptg.org; caut@ptg.org Subject: Kawai bushings I am trying to rebush the balance rail of a 30 year old Kawai Studio. The bushing are folded under the button. What is the trick to get the felt out from under the button? Wim
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