Teflon Reamers

[Bdshull@aol.com]

Lance,

Teflon bushing centerpin fitting is the closest to machine type precision 
work in our line of business - down to .0005".  And with plastic bushings and 
hand reamers, besides - this is not work for the fainthearted.  The reamer 
needs as many flutes as possible (two fluted reamers are going to leave an 
uneven hole), and the surface needs to be cut, not roughed up (the use of a 
centerpin rolled in a file will remove material, but leaves a damaged surface 
which won't stand up to any real playing).  The Steinway bulletin is helpful, 
but the best set of instructions on this subject I have seen are from Del 
Fandrich.  He may still have those notes, and if not, I think I have them on 
an old AOL "favorite places" file from an old computer of mine saved to a 
floppy - I would have to check.

Bill Shull, RPT


In a message dated 11/2/01 6:28:50 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
lancelafargue@bellsouth.net writes:

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 Dear list,
 I need advice on Steinway Teflon reamers.  I seldom see Teflon Steinways,
 and in our humid climate here, seldom have clicking problems.  Usually
 looking at replacing the action when I do.  But now I am faced with needing
 the tools.
 
 I ordered the kit from Steinway - special pins, bushings, pin vice,
 inserter, no reamers, plastic case, $98.  Yikes!  Now, I need reamers.
 Steinway has 4 (.048,.049,.050,.051, $20 each).  I have a set of the jeweler
 tapered reamers from Schaff or American I use for cloth bushings.
 
 Questions:
 Do you use tapered reamers and will mine work, or do I need special reamers?
 What sizes?
 Do I need the kit from Steinway? I see Schaff and American has some of the
 stuff.  Thanks for your advice.
 
 Lance Lafargue, RPT
 Mandeville, LA
 New Orleans Chapter, PTG >>