Rebush (or elect someone else?)

[Prof. Euphonious Thump]

Blast the fool out of the centers with brake part
cleaner ( non-chlorinated ). My 1911 Steinway had the
same problem, and its' still free, 6 months later ! 
( Wear gloves, gas mask and non-ventilated goggles
!!!!!!! )
     Thump


--- Alan Barnard <pianotuner at embarqmail.com> wrote:

> Got a 1916 Steinway upright that's definitely an
> oldie but moldy -- all flanges practically seized up
> with mold in the bushings. Rather than rebushing
> everything or replacing the flanges (super
> expensive!), has anyone had success just reaming and
> repinning?
> 
> BTW previous tech(s) had put large lead weights near
> the back of all the keysticks (2-ouncers, I'd guess)
> AND screwed jiffy leads to most of the stickers!
> Must have played like a Mack truck .... with its
> power steering broken ...... and both front tires
> flat .... on a sand dune!
> 
> Alan Barnard
> Salem, MO
> 



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