[CAUT] Key Bushing Removal

[Barbara Richmond]

Keith,

I guess I've lived a blessed life, but I have only had to deal with a tough glue once.  Initially, they didn't seem to want to come out with just steam.  Someone told me to soak (alcohol, or alcohol & water, or wall paper remover & water?) the bushings out, I tried it, but I couldn't get the timing of it right.  Either I didn't wait long enough, or I waited too long (if there's a catch, I'll always find it).  Plus, I didn't like the staining of the key button.  Eventually I again hauled out the steam set up.  Maybe they came out because they had had a "pre-soak."   So...if I ever run into a tough glue situation again, I think I'll try a small amount of pre-soaking (hopefully, no staining) and then use steam.

Best,

Barbara Richmond, RPT
near Peoria, Illinois


----- Original Message ----- 
  From: kpiano 
  To: College and University Technicians 
  Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 9:47 AM
  Subject: Re: [CAUT] Key Bushing Removal


  Barbara, thank you so much for posting that removal method. I do have problems with the buttons on tough glues. I am just about to do a set of keys. I'm so glad I opened your post!!

  I use hot hide because it's so universal throughout the piano and I have devised my recipes and thicknesses to the point it's second nature. It's like any procedure, you have to practice it enough before it becomes efficient and consistant. 

  Keith Roberts
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