Leather Key Bushings

[William R. Monroe]

Terry,

Why would you want to rebush with leather bushings?  Your choice, or a
clients?

Respectfully,
William R. Monroe



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Terry" <terry@farrellpiano.com>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 12:07 PM
Subject: Re: Leather Key Bushings


> Any idea how long the bushings have been in place and how much use the
> instrument saw?
>
> Terry Farrell
>
> > Interesting that this comes up just now, as I am wrestling myself with
> > the need to rebush a set of keys (Steinway B) that have been previously
> > rebushed with leather. My best recommendation? Don't do it. I don't
> > know if this B was done with inappropriate material; this is possible;
> > but they sure are loose.
> >
> > Kent
> >
>
> > On Mar 29, 2005, at 9:05 AM, Terry wrote:
> >
> > > Anyone have a recommended source for leather key bushing material?
> > >
> > > I use the Spurlock key bushing sytem with mortise sizing cauls. I've
> > > never done leather key bushings before, but might soon. Any comments
> > > or suggestions/tips?
> > >
> > > Terry Farrell
>
>
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