At 12:21 AM +0100 10/8/03, Alan Forsyth wrote:
>Instead of felt bushings, the
>hammer, jack and whippen flanges use plastic inserts as the bushing. These
>look very similar to railway wheels with a flange down the one side. It
>appears that they wear out after a while and cause the centre to knock. I
>have reamed them to take a pin one size up, but do not know how long it will
>last or if this is the correct procedure or not. Apparently replacement kits
>used to be made but alas are no longer available.
Sounds like a Steinway teflon bushing (albeit, not made by Steinway).
Send us the dimensions.
Bill Ballard RPT
NH Chapter, P.T.G.
"May you work on interesting pianos."
...........Ancient Chinese Proverb
+++++++++++++++++++++
This PTG archive page provided courtesy of Moy Piano Service, LLC