Kawai bushings

[Mike and Jane Spalding]

Wim,

I just ran into the same situation, not a Kawai studio, but a Weber grand.  Soaked with wallpaper paste remover, when the glue was soft, used the tip of a screwdriver to push the folded-over part in from the outside, then grabbed the top with tweasers as usual.  If you've got something more tenacious than hide glue, you may have to improvise some heat for the pushing screwdriver tip.

hope that helps,

Mike Spalding, RPT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Wimblees@AOL.COM>
To: <Pianotech@ptg.org>; <caut@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 11:50 AM
Subject: Kawai bushings


> I am trying to rebush the balance rail of a 30 year old Kawai Studio. The 
> bushing are folded under the button. What is the trick to get the felt out 
> from under the button?
> 
> Wim 
>