This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Yes David, you're totally correct. I don't like how some bushing material sticks to the broach either. So I just carve the gunk off after it has cooled using a utility knife. Because I use the broaches that are the same size as the bushing cauls when ironing, I don't care if the tapered broach I use for bushing removal gets goofed up in the process (which it really doesn't anyway). Nonetheless, gunk on the broach and the smell of vaporized wallpaper remover aside . our method does seem to work pretty darn well. Good luck on your never-ending search for the elusive better way :-)! R.Cromwell Chptr 481 _____ From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of David Ilvedson Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 9:00 PM To: pianotech@ptg.org Subject: RE: Key Bushing removal This is what I do and I'm looking for a better way. I don't like how the bushings can stick to the tool. David I. ----- Original message ----------------------------------------> From: Richard Cromwell <rcromwell1@msn.com> To: 'Pianotech' <pianotech@ptg.org> Received: Wed, 1 Dec 2004 16:24:32 -0500 Subject: RE: Key Bushing removal I also soak the old bushings with a 5:1 wallpaper-remover: water solution from a hypo-oiler. After letting them sit for awhile, I come back and soak them again. Then I heat up my key-bushing iron to 200 degrees and using a tapered broach, insert it into the mortise - basically steaming each bushing individually. The bushings will then usually come out without too much fuss. R.Cromwell Chptr 481 _____ From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of lgulli2586 Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 3:21 PM To: Pianotech Subject: Key Bushing removal Hi, I use the method of pre-soaking the keybushings with wallpaper remover and hot water and after that I just steam the bushings out with a similar hand held steam device with a small nozzle. Works verry fast and de wood is neat and clean for the new felt. Pierre Gevaert Belgium Hello....I use the same system...but let them penetrate and soak,,,,while I do some other job around the shop...an hour later they fall out with very little digging....and no damage to mortise...... Richard ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/eb/6d/ce/4e/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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