key bushings

[David ilvedson]

> From:          Tcoates@aol.com
> Date:          Wed, 9 Jul 1997 08:39:33 -0400 (EDT)
> To:            caut@ptg.org
> Subject:       Re: key bushings
> Reply-to:      caut@ptg.org

Hi Tom,

I remember Bill Spurlock writing about using two 4" files 
epoxied together to size the mortices.  I seem to have a hard 
time finding a 4" file.  You mentioned "correct size files glued 
together".  Where do you get the differnent files?  

Thanks in advance...

David ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA

> Yes.  It smoothes out the felt fibers, preventing future sticking.  Also
> makes sure all mortises are equal in size.  I've found the mortise is the
> most important part in the process.  Make sure mortises are all the same
> before felting by using correct size files glued together.  They look like a
> file sandwich.  I use the Bush Master with the brass cauls from Pianotek.  My
> 12 year old son is doing a set fot me right now. 
> 
> I get almost no wobble and the key moves freely.
> 
> Tim Coates
> University of South Dakota 
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