[CAUT] Key de-bushing question

[Ron Nossaman]

> I have a quick question for you.  How long do you typically let the 
> mortise sizing cauls sit while the wood dries after steaming out old key 
> bushings?  I usually do this at the end of a day, so they can sit over 
> night, but I'm wondering if just a couple of hours is enough. I finished 
> de-busing a few minutes ago and would like to have the whole set 
> re-bushed today, but if you all think they should still sit for 8-10 
> hours or more, I'll wait until Monday.  

At least overnight, preferably over 24 hours. If the keys 
aren't dry and stable when you bush, they *will* move.

 From a couple off re-re-bushing experiences over the years.

Ron N