[pianotech] Damper Bushing Lubrication? or not?

[Joseph Garrett]

I prefer Nothing. However, I have several "drifts" that I have made for
Ironing the bushing cloth after replacement. The drift(s) is about .010"
over the size of the damper wire. I lay the end, (which is tapered and
highly polished), on my shop iron, (also used for steaming out key
bushings, etc.), that is set on "Wool". Once it is heated, I burnish/iron
several holes and then re-heat it. On only a few occasions has this not
worked. The double bushings are a pain and require a whole different
approach, as the center bushing cloth is not glued in and is easily pushed
out. Hope that helps,
Joe


Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain of the Tool Police
Squares R I