<html> <body> At 12:20 PM 11/4/2006, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">  I would respectfully disagree with Susan as to its appropriateness as TV work.  Well, maybe with a bushmaster, but you're asking for trouble using a scalpel blade while watching TV, unless of course you're a doctor.  (I suppose the same could be said about drinking while doing this job as well.) David Skolnik</blockquote> ------------------------ Well, I use the Japanese knife with the wooden sheath sold by Bill, and I set up the work on an ironing board in front of me (height adjustable) with a good light. I listen more than look at the TV. So far, no blood on the keysticks ... <grin> and the piano vodka remains - the piano vodka. Susan <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">At 02:29 PM 11/4/2006, Susan wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">I concur. I bought a large selection of Spurlock's cauls and bulk Renner bushing cloth many years ago, along with the large quilter's cutting mat, rotary cutter, and a good heavy straight edge (steel, made for carpet installers). I made myself the key clamps from Bill's plans. I've never regretted having this gear. The results are very good. One only has to be careful of the insertion distance, and of being too aggressive by choosing cloth too thick. It may not be the very most interesting use of one's time (good TV work) but the results of good bushings are very gratifying, and can be obtained in no other way. I do find that if I steam out the old bushings I have to carefully size the balance rail holes afterwards. Susan Kline At 09:15 AM 11/4/2006, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">I vote for Spurlock key bushing cauls. I've used a Bushmaster and found it to be a very good tool, fast and accurate. However, I stopped using it because of the enormous amount of very expensive key bushing cloth left over, usually in pieces too short to be of any use. With the Spurlock system, you will only have a small piece of cloth left over with each strip of cloth you use. I also use the sizing cauls he sells and find them to be an indispensible part of the key bushing process. Best wishes, Tom Seay Soon to be retired University Tech Austin, TX <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Since leaving my university job, I've had to purchase a number of my own tools.  It's time for me to buy key bushing tools and I'm curious what people think of the two major key bushing options, Spurlock or Bushmaster.  I'm used to the Sprulock system, but I did try the Bushmaster once.  It seemed like it wasted a lot of bushing cloth, but it had the potential to be faster.  Anyone care to comment on the strengths and weaknesses of each system? Richard West</blockquote></blockquote></blockquote> </blockquote></body> </html>