[pianotech] FW: re: Rebushing keys, was ...VS Profelt

[David Ilvedson]

I size mortices with very thin hot hide glue.   I also tend to do one side and let it dry overnight, then I can get a perfect fit of cloth for the final caul.  It seems to me the one sided caul will let the other bushing flap lift if not held down.   I like the both cauls to be snug.   I can't do it 2 hours and be happy...
I also apply microfine teflon powder to the finished bushings...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Ryan Sowers" <tunerryan at gmail.com>
To: joegarrett at earthlink.net; pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 4/2/2010 12:16:22 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] FW: re: Rebushing keys, was ...VS Profelt


>I don't know Joe! Are you counting everything?: removing the action and
>keys, putting keys in key clamps, numbering keys, soaking out/removing old
>bushings, repairing cracked key buttons as needed, getting the glue ready,
>selecting proper felt thickness, ironing felt (yes I do this), cleaning and
>lubing the keypins, fitting the keys back on the keyframe, did I leave
>anything out?

>I'd say 3-4 hours is more realistic for the complete job. But maybe I'm a
>slowpoke ; )

>Rainy Friday afternoon. Should be working...Don't really feel like it.



>On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 12:17 PM, Joseph Garrett <joegarrett at earthlink.net>wrote:

>>  OOPS! Hit the wrong key.
>> The average Tech should be able to rebush a set of keys in, around, two
>> hours fyi.
>> Joe
>>
>>  Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)
>> Captain, Tool Police
>> Squares R I
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>> ----- Original Message -----
>> *From:* Joseph Garrett <joegarrett at earthlink.net>
>> *To: *pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org>
>> *Sent:* 4/2/10 11:15:14 AM
>> *Subject:* re: Rebushing keys, was ...VS Profelt
>>
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>> Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)
>> Captain, Tool Police
>> Squares R I
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>Ryan Sowers, RPT
>Puget Sound Chapter
>Olympia, WA
>www.pianova.net