making key bushing cauls

David Ilvedson ilvey@sbcglobal.net
Sun, 14 Nov 2004 13:15:28 -0800


Yeah, that's what I want it for.   I'd like to keep the fit on the snug side and be able to ease with the iron...

David I.



----- Original message ---------------------------------------->
From: Farrell <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
Received: Sun, 14 Nov 2004 15:33:40 -0500
Subject: Re: making key bushing cauls

>Yes and yes. Be aware though that it is not for major easing. IMHO, it is
>best used to refine the fit.

>Terry Farrell

>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "David Ilvedson" <ilvey@sbcglobal.net>
>To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2004 12:49 PM
>Subject: Re: making key bushing cauls


>> Ah, I have been interesting in the ironing tool from Pianotek.  I take it
>you really like it and the easing is permanent?
>>
>> David I.
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original message ---------------------------------------->
>> From: Farrell <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
>> To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
>> Received: Sun, 14 Nov 2004 07:54:54 -0500
>> Subject: Re: making key bushing cauls
>>
>> >Here, here, I agree. Major advantage. It's so nice to get that fit just
>> >right. I'll usually follow a rebushing with a light ironing and end up
>with
>> >perfection (or something pretty darn close).
>>
>> >Terry Farrell
>>
>> >----- Original Message ----- 
>> >From: "David Ilvedson" <ilvey@sbcglobal.net>
>> >To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
>> >Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 4:44 PM
>> >Subject: RE: making key bushing cauls
>>
>>
>> >> Dean, what was problem with the Bushmaster?
>> >>
>> >> A really nice advantage to the Spurlock 2 step, is the use of a
>different
>> >thickness of bushing cloth on one side to make a perfect fit.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> David I.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> ----- Original message ---------------------------------------->
>> >> From: Dean May <deanmay@pianorebuilders.com>
>> >> To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
>> >> Received: Sat, 13 Nov 2004 09:20:34 -0500
>> >> Subject: RE: making key bushing cauls
>> >>
>> >> >We started with Bushmaster and now use Spurlock two step exclusively.
>> >>
>> >> >Dean
>> >> >Dean May             cell 812.239.3359
>> >> >PianoRebuilders.com   812.235.5272
>> >> >Terre Haute IN  47802
>> >>
>> >> >-----Original Message-----
>> >> >From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On
>> >Behalf
>> >> >Of Farrell
>> >> >Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 5:40 PM
>> >> >To: Pianotech
>> >> >Subject: Re: making key bushing cauls
>> >>
>> >> >I'd like to see a side-by-side trial of the "Bushmaster" method and
>the
>> >> >Spurlock system. I use the Spurlock system and love it, but I have
>never
>> >> >tried the other. Anyone used both? Opinions? I recall can't imagine
>> >anything
>> >> >slicker than the Spurlock system.
>> >>
>> >> >Terry Farrell
>> >>
>> >> >----- Original Message -----
>> >> >From: "Joe And Penny Goss" <imatunr@srvinet.com>
>> >> >To: "Mark Davidson" <mark.davidson@mindspring.com>; "Pianotech"
>> >> ><pianotech@ptg.org>
>> >> >Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 4:39 PM
>> >> >Subject: Re: making key bushing cauls
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> >> Hi Mark,
>> >> >> After using the plastic ones with good results, and seeing a
>> >demonstration
>> >> >> of the brass cauls, it would be the brass cauls for me. The cost and
>> >not
>> >> >> doing that much bushing work keeps me from what I consider a better
>> >way.
>> >> >> BTW if you do go whole hog, get the Bush Master as well. Cuts down
>on
>> >the
>> >> >> time it takes to dot he job.
>> >> >> Joe Goss RPT
>> >> >> Mother Goose Tools
>> >> >> imatunr@srvinet.com
>> >> >> www.mothergoosetools.com
>> >> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> >> From: "Mark Davidson" <mark.davidson@mindspring.com>
>> >> >> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
>> >> >> Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 12:51 PM
>> >> >> Subject: making key bushing cauls
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> > Various cauls available for sale, but I was considering making
>these
>> >> >using
>> >> >> either router or table saw and some appropriate machinable plastic.
>> >> >> Wondered if anyone had any tips (besides the obvious - "buy them").
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > -Mark
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