Replacing key bushings...was: turning front rail pins, etc.

Joseph Garrett joegarrett@earthlink.net
Wed, 17 Dec 2003 08:51:21 -0800


Isaac said: "As rebushing the 2 sets of mortise is 6 hours work you can do
that for
a not excessive cost (assuming you have the good tools, and that no
precedent butcher/tech have glued the old cloth with vynil glue ).

Yikes! It should only take about 2 hours to replace the bushings. (I do it
in less time.) Add on the time it takes to fit the keys/ease/space, etc.= 2
more hours; total time: 4 hours max. If it takes you longer, you need to
streamline your system(s) or you're dawdling, IMO.<G>
Best Regards,
Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
Captain, Tool Police
Squares Are I



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