My old way of removing key bushings

Barbara Richmond piano57@flash.net
Tue, 30 Nov 2004 08:43:04 -0600


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From: "Conrad Hoffsommer" <hoffsoco@martin.luther.edu>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2004 7:26 AM
Subject: RE: My old way of removing keybushings


> I use an old Poly Hot Pot and use the steam coming out the spout and, =
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> Dean, appreciate the steam sizing the hole.
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> I don't use a fancy setup like Barb. (too cheap) =20

Hey, are you saying my setup is too cheap or you're too cheap?  ;-)   As =
a matter of fact the set up cost me nothing.  Everything was given to me =
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> big trash can where I flick the old bushings with my dental pick, but =
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> also have an old bath towel draped double over my knee.
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> That same steam which loosens the hide glue so well also softens the =
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> on the keytops.  All I have to do is wipe them clean on the towel. =
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Good tip, Conrad!

Here's a picture of the steam coming out of the can (the flow is =
adjustable).  Perhaps one could find a can that fits in a hot pot?

Barbara Richmond


 
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