Double-Bushed Guide Rails

[Mike Spalding]

We usually end up using Pianotek's white action cloth - I forget which 
thickness it is, but way easier than laminating layers of bushing cloth.

Mike

Stephen Grattan wrote:
> If for some reason the thickest bushing cloth is still too thin, 
> laminate the two thicknesses you would need together.  Use a spray 
> contact cement on both pieces, let dry the prescribed time and press 
> together.  The contact cement will not wick through as would hide glue 
> and it remains flexible.  Be sure the grain runs the same direction so 
> you can tear the strips. I have done this several times with no problems.
>  
> *Steve Grattan*
> *Lost Chord Clinic*
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: David Love <davidlovepianos at comcast.net>
> To: Pianotech List <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 10:11:35 PM
> Subject: RE: Double-Bushed Guide Rails
>
> Screw that, just buy the thickest bushing cloth (Pianotek sells it), cut
> your own strips, diameter of the hole x 3.14159... for the width will work
> fine. 
>
> David Love
> davidlovepianos at comcast.net <mailto:davidlovepianos at comcast.net>
> www.davidlovepianos.com <http://www.davidlovepianos.com/>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org <mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org> 
> [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org <mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org>] 
> On Behalf
> Of William Monroe
> Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 6:49 PM
> To: Pianotech List
> Subject: Double-Bushed Guide Rails
>
> I've never rebushed the S&S double bushed guide rail.  I am wanting to 
> keep
> it double bushed for hysterical accuracy.  ;-]
>
> Any tips/procedures to help?  I'm assuming standard bushing cloth 
> works fine
> for the inner layer, but what should be used for the outer?  I'd really
> appreciate input on this one.
>
> Thanks,
> William R. Monroe
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