[CAUT] key-easing pliers?

[Jim Busby]

Hi Ed,

I'm glad to know I'm the only one sizing leather that way. Actually, I
think I stole that from you!

IMO leather size/fit is crucial, along with sizing the mortise
(Spurlock) and using good bushing cauls (again Spurlock). 

Also, the heat sizing iron/cauls from Pianotek help enormously! Between
the leather/cloth sizing, and the right cauls all the way through, we
rarely need to smash wood.

Jim Busby BYU

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From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of
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Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 11:12 AM
To: caut at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [CAUT] key-easing pliers?

Mark writes: 

<<Since we seem to be rebushing with leather more often, the easing
pliers are

getting a bit of use. (Especially when the thickness of a "good" strip
of 
leather can vary by

.2mm... or more)>>
 


Can anyone offer some "seasoned" recommendations >>

Yes,  you can size the leather to any dimension you like by putting a
sanding 
drum in the drill press and anchoring a smooth wooden dowel right next
to it. 
 make the distance between them whatever you would like the leather to
be and 
while the drum is spinning, pull the leather between the two surfaces.
No 
need to use inconsistant thickness and then make up the  difference by
crushing 
wood in the key mortise. 
Regards, 



Ed Foote RPT 
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