Yamaha Key bushings (ideas how to remove)

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In a message dated 1/21/2003 7:33:02 PM Pacific Standard Time, PNOTNR@aol.com 
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> Subj: Re: Yamaha Key bushings (ideas how to remove) 
>  Date: 1/21/2003 7:33:02 PM Pacific Standard Time
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>    Gordon

      Speaking of institutional work has made me wonder if leather bushings 
would be a better choice for key bushing material. I've found that in heavy 
use/abuse situations that a new set of felt key bushings can be used up 
within a year. I've noticed some very ancient European pianos with the 
original Leather bushings intactand still well fit after a century of use. Is 
any one out there using leather routinely that can provide a bit of feedback 
as to the wear factor?
   Dale Erwin
   First Post on Caut list
   Former pianotechy list deserter

> 
> Thanks David,
> 
> I did manage to get them out (finally) but I probably used twice as much 
> steam as I usually do.. Perhaps it's because these were fairly new keys (?) 
>  I was just worried that too much water would create problems
> 
> Everything turned out fine.  Keys are back in the piano, and I didn't have 
> to do any easing of the new bushings.  (some of the balance holes were 
> pretty tight, but the music building at Colby usually has an RH level 
> around 15% this time of year so I think they'll dry quickly!)
> 
> Gordon Large, RPT
> (Colby College, Waterville, ME)
> 
> In a message dated 1/21/2003 1:33:19 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
> davidskolnik@optonline.net writes:
> 
> >> Gordon 
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