Key pin friction

Vince Mrykalo REEVESJ@ucs.byu.edu
Thu, 07 Dec 1995 13:11:30 +0000 (MST7MDT)


Paul Dempsey wrote:
> 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?

Well, Renner carries leather for key bushings.  Only their leather
needs to be treated with balast oil before using.

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vince mrykalo  rpt

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