This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Matthew asked: "I am debating about what type of cauls to order. = PianoTek sells the brass ones in a complete set. I heard that the brass = is the best, is that true? It will be mighty spendy to get a complete = set of those in each size. Does PianoTek sell them per dozen? =20 I am looking at the Schaff catalog and it looks like they sell the = aluminum cauls per each. Would that be okay to start out with? Maybe = get a dozen, or 20, or 30 in each size?" Matthew, I prefer the Aluminum. Although I have Spurlocks, there' one thing you = can't do with them: Heat the cauls when they are in the keys! This I = like to do, when using the high density bushing cloth. I put an iron on = them, heat them up and go to the next batch. I've found that I get = better end results this way. With the Spurlocks, I've had too many call = backs, due to the High Density felt's propensity to NOT stay sized! = grrr! BTW, Get a full set of 90, so you won't have to dink around. It's = a good idea to leave the cauls in place, at least 24 hours after putting = the bushings in, IMO, even with the lesser density type bushing cloth. = You should get the standard .147" cauls first, as this is what will be = needed 99% of the time on US/Canada pianos. Asian/Euro pianos will, = sometimes require odd sizes. Deal with that, WHEN the need arises. And = then there is the Steinway, (completely off the chart sizes), balance = rail pins, which at this time in your learning process, IMO, should not = be a factor.<G> Regards, Joe Garrett, R.P.T. Captain, Tool Police Squares R I ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/33/f5/28/48/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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