Leather Key Bushings

[MICHAEL MORVAN]

Bill,
    Leather bushings oultlast cloth by atleast 3-4 times for not a lot more 
money. They give the key a more rigid feel without friction.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William R. Monroe" <pianotech@a440piano.net>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 3:10 PM
Subject: Re: Leather Key Bushings


> 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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