Double-Bushed Guide Rails

Mike Spalding mike.spalding1 at verizon.net
Thu Sep 25 07:51:30 MDT 2008


Yes, exactly.  It's on the high side of 2mm thick.  Alcohol-water size 
with #7 (.086) bridge pins after installation.

Mike

William Monroe wrote:
> Mike,
>
> Am I to understand that you use just the white action cloth and no 
> second layer?  Just find the thickness that works?
>
> Thanks,
> William R. Monroe
>
>
>
>> 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*
>
>
>


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