Hi, Since I'm doing a set of keybushings, I thought I'd ask a few question about the 2 different methods of putting the balance rail bushings on that I know of. The one I currently use is a lot more labour intensive and differs from the other method in that I thread the cloth through the key button and push a "blunt" awl through the balance rail hole till I can grab the cloth and pull it up. I pull it till there are two flaps on either side of the button that I glue and pull into place, fit the caul (straight shape) and trim. The other method I know is used by Bill Spurlock amongst others I'm sure, and involves the use of the one sided caul, working one side first, then the other. There is no threading through, you do it pretty much like the front bushings. The method seems so much faster. The question I have is, because the shape of the bushings are quite different, is there a advantage to having the extra bit you get when you use the thread method? I think Bill has mentioned that he can do both sets of bushings in an hour, a lot faster than me! Also what are some of your methods for making cauls? Thanks. Paul Tizzard S. Africa
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