Key pin friction

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You said:
 Rick: This happens not just on Kluge keys, but it is more
>noticeable on keys I've rebushed using top quality felt and hide glue. I
>wonder if it could have something to do with hide glue creeping through
>the felt. Does Kluge use hide glue on its bushings?
>

I have used a high quality leather for key bushing a la Bechstein and  Boesy
with good results, especially on my high traffic grands where it seemed like
the bushings were wearing out every time I turned around.

I get the leather from Pianotek. Theirs comes in one thickness only and I
*do* wish there was a source for a thinner type.

Anyone know of one?

Paul Dempsey
Marshall University
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