leather key bushings

[Jon Ralinovsky]

List,
Recently I've been rebushing keys with leather, but the keys always seem
too loose to me afterwards.  The fit feels good before I bush, and also
when I put the intermediate cauls in.  Now there is about 1/64" of play at
the balance rail and maybe 1/32" play at the front rail.  Is there
something I'm missing?  Is the leather shrinking because of the water in
the hot hide glue?  Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks,
Jon Ralinovsky
Piano Tech, Miami U., Oxford, OH
ralinoj@muohio.edu