Key rebushing

[David ilvedson]

Bill Spurlock routinely routers a slot on pianos that don't have 
them.  I haven't done that myself.  I slice along the bottom of 
the key with a single edge razor blade to remove the excess 
bushing.  That excess bushing cloth will definitely affect 
aftertouch etc.

David Ilvedson, RPT

Date sent:      	Mon, 10 May 1999 22:34:16 -0400
To:             	pianotech@ptg.org
From:           	Ken Jankura <kenrpt@mail.cvn.net>
Subject:        	Key rebushing
Send reply to:  	pianotech@ptg.org

> List, I'm curious how others deal with the problem of the 'indent'
> disappearing after old key front bushings have been removed by steam or
> water. Any way to prevent it? Do any of you, as a matter of course, rout a
> new space for the bushings. It seems to be mostly the older pianos that may
> have had their share of "reverse easing" over the years. But on the other
> hand, has anyone noticed false dip readings or bad touch feel from bushings
> that extend below the key a little bit?
> Ken Jankura
> Newburg, PA
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David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@jps.net