.. ---------- > From: BSimon1234@aol.com > To: pianotech@ptg.org > Subject: Pressure cooker bushing removal > Date: Sunday, February 08, 1998 8:10 AM > > > I have used a type of pressure cooker device for years. Jigs are not > generally used because the steam works so fast. Generally in 3-4 seconds the > job is done enough to pull the felt or leather, or player cloth off of > whatever was put into the steam - and then the thing dries out almost > instantly. Leaving a key in a jig would way oversaturate the wood. Wow. That is impressive. How does this pressure cooker work on ivories? Thanks for your post Richard M. > > Be real careful about adding on a "tube" to your cooker. I have tried steam > tubes, lines, hoses, and such on player restoration to remove fabrics, and > they are problematic. The biggest problem with doing so is that condensation > occurs rapidly in the tube and is driven out by steam, producing splatters of > water, > Bill Simon > Phoenix
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