[CAUT] steamer

[Paul T Williams]

I use Doug's method for the front rail, but yes, I did the balance rail 
and 10 buttons came off on the last job I did!  I'm all ears (eyes) for 
alternate ways of doing the balance rail bushings!! 

Paul





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This method steam heats the entire key button and sometimes they come 
loose too.
 
Keith Roberts

 
On 7/19/07, Douglas Wood <dew2 at u.washington.edu> wrote: 
Try a blue towel folded twice and wetted. I use wallpaper remover, but it 
may not be necessary. Set an iron on its lowest steam setting and set it 
on the towel on the keys. Peel back the towel as you remove bushings. Keep 
moving so it doesn't dry out the towel. 

 
Doug Wood

 

On Jul 19, 2007, at 7:27 AM, Ken Zahringer wrote:

Hey, Alan,

Some years ago a lady demonstrated a steam cleaner at convention, using it 
to remove key bushings and resize balance holes.  They're pretty 
expensive, but work quite well.  Here's a link: 
http://www.etpetersen.com/vacs/vapor_main.htm  The one she had was the Sgt 
Steam.

Regards, 
Ken Z.


On 7/19/07 7:23 AM, "reggaepass at aol.com" < reggaepass at aol.com> wrote:

Hi List,

I would like to use steam on an upcoming key bushing job, but have not 
been able to find any of the handy devices my colleagues have online. Any 
suggestions for an off-the-shelf, hold-it-in-your-hand gizmo capable of 
producing a fine, steady stream of steam? 

Thanks,

Alan Eder
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Ken Zahringer, RPT
University of Missouri
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