Knabe key bushings

[Jeannie Grassi]

Barbara,

Spurlock’s cauls are great. It’s the only method I use.  However, you might
have a bit of a learning curve. (It’s worth it.)  I I’ve tried the
Bushmaster from Pianotek and didn’t like it as well.  But, hey, that’s why
there is vanilla and chocolate ice cream.  I’ve also worked on many Knabes
with the small key bushings and it they aren’t as simple as the standard
size, but one you get into the rhythm, there a snap.  Forget the
steam....rebush.  

jeannie

 

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From: Barbara Richmond [mailto:piano57 at insightbb.com] 
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 4:54 PM
To: Pianotech
Subject: Knabe key bushings

 

Howdy,

 

Took a look at a 1929 Knabe grand that was rebuilt in the late 70s.  Hmm.
Well, I guess nice parts may have been a little more difficult to get back
then...

 

This piano has those elongated, thin balance pins.  There's not a lot of
wobble, but they don't fit quite the way I'd like, either.  Did I read about
resizing bushings by using a quick shot of steam on this list?  Has anybody
rebushed a set of these?  I see the cauls listed on the Spurlock website &
in the Pianotek catalog, so I guess somebody does them.  Any bits of advice?

 

Thanks,

 

Barbara Richmond, RPT

near Peoria, Illinois

 


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