on 11/2/01 6:25 AM, Lance Lafargue at lancelafargue@bellsouth.net wrote: > 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 > lancelafargue@bellsouth.net > 985.72P.IANO > > > > > > > Lance Lafargue > lancelafargue@bellsouth.net > 985.72P.IANO > > > Lance, Tapered reamers are a no no. The original Steinway process works using a regular center pin one size smaller and rolling it under a mill file for use as the reamer. Experiment, do one side at a time. If you find no help, give a call: dgurnee@htan.org. Dan Gurnee RPT, retired from HSU
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