Removing burrs on capstans?

[Graeme Harvey]

Doug,

We use a buffing machine to polish the capstans on most pianos. It works
well. We tend to use a worn or smaller wheel (stitched) to prevent touching
the key stick. Also rub a bit of teflon powder into the capstan felt to
complete the job.

Graeme Harvey
New Plymouth NZ


----- Original Message -----
From: Nancy McMillan <nlm@csu.cted.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 1999 12:49 AM
Subject: Re: Removing burrs on capstans?


> Newton replied:
>
> > I have used a mill file, whet stone, a buffer and a piece of hardwood
> > (prevents scoring) and much prefer the buffer.
> >
> > Newton
> >
> Hi Newton,
>
> A cloth buffing wheel will take off burrs?
>
> Doug Mahard, Associate
>
>