removing key bushings

[gordon stelter]

--- "John M. Formsma" <john@formsmapiano.com> wrote:
> List,
> 
> 1958 Baldwin Acrosonic.
> 
> Removing key bushings, contending with some kind of
> nasty white glue
> that's a pain to remove.
Not PVC-E in 1958. Probably Elmer's, (PVA) or some
kind of moisture-proof "fish glue". IMHO.
  Peace,
  Thump

> 
> Have tried steam, which works OK. Am currently
> online searching the
> archives (and PT Journal CD ROMS).
> 
> Is there a good solvent for this stuff? Is it PVC-E,
> perhaps?
> 
> If anyone has had success with removing this
> adhesive, I'd appreciate
> input.
> 
> Also, what would be a good adhesive for the bushings
> when I'm ready to
> install them? There's a bunch of residure from the
> old stuff, so I'm
> thinking either Titebond or PVC-E.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> John Formsma
> 
> 
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