[CAUT] key-easing pliers?

[Jon Page]

>Anyone using Escaine in place of leather for key bushings?
>Anyone tried ultrasuede for bushings? The piano-industry stuff that's 
>in use now for knuckles and backchecks?

I have tried Ecsaine on a sample and it was spongy. It is not firm enough
to withstand the compression from the pin.  It might standup well over time
but just does not offer a firm base in this critical application.

If it were suitable, don't you think it would be widely used by manufacturers?

Regards,

Jon Page
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