Tvak@AOL.COM wrote: > > > Should I ream the bushings? Yes... if for no other reason then its a very good skill to have in your box of tricks. And because I believe it is (if done well) the best solution. > > Will Goose Juice make a difference where CLP failed? Have never tried goose juice, but my experience is that if CLP doesnt work its normally because too much junk has built up or been added or both already. I generally take a few samples over nite and if they dont respond I just start repinning / rebushing. > > Is there a size 20 1/4 pin I don't know about? Dont think so.... grin but you could try leaving 20.5 in coca-cola over nite. > > Tell me I don't need to rebush, please, tell me I don't need to rebush. Grin.. rebush ! > > This is an area (flanges/bushings) in which I am more ignorant than I'd like > to be, which is why I buy these old pianos and fix'em up. I am forced to > solve problems with little monetary risk (this piano cost me $100) and no > client looking over my shoulder. (Plus, it's alot of fun.) > > Any advice is (always) appreciated. Learn this job Tom. You can get fast at it, and do a better job on average then the factory line does. More skills just increases your ability to make money and happy customers. > > Tom Sivak Cheers ! RicB
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