Just don't snort it!! ;>) pw <table width=100%> <tr valign=top> <td width=40%>DCyr141833@aol.com Sent by: caut-bounces@ptg.org 10/20/2008 02:48 PM <table border> <tr valign=top> <td bgcolor=white> <div align=center>Please respond to College and University Technicians <caut@ptg.org></div></table> <td width=59%> <table width=100%> <tr valign=top> <td> <div align=right>To</div> <td>caut@ptg.org <tr valign=top> <td> <div align=right>cc</div> <td> <tr valign=top> <td> <div align=right>Subject</div> <td>Re: [CAUT] S&S Key Bushings</table> <table> <tr valign=top> <td> <td></table> </table>  it's like magic fairy dust!   I'm always weary of magic fairies and their dust, but for now it seems to be working.   Debbie Cyr Registered Piano Technician 508-202-2862 cell 617-227-2357   In a message dated 10/20/2008 3:13:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, pwilliams4@unlnotes.unl.edu writes: I just tried some on very dented-in wippen cushions.  It worked pretty well.  I think for damper bushings and key bushing it works better IMHO.  what else has anyone used it for? Paul <table> <tr valign=top> <td>Rick Florence <Rick.Florence@asu.edu> Sent by: caut-bounces@ptg.org 10/20/2008 01:13 PM <table border=4> <tr valign=top> <td bgcolor=white> <div align=center>Please respond to College and University Technicians <caut@ptg.org></div></table> <td> <table> <tr valign=top> <td> <div align=right>To</div> <td>College and University Technicians <caut@ptg.org> <tr valign=top> <td> <div align=right>cc</div> <td> <tr valign=top> <td> <div align=right>Subject</div> <td>Re: [CAUT] S&S Key Bushings</table> <table> <tr valign=top> <td> <td></table> </table> The stuff is from Pianotek.  It is a lubricant with silicon polymers that also temporarily swells the felt and allows resizing. We have been playing with it for about a month here and it seems to work well.  We have done experiments with rebushing after use and it does not seem to affect future adhesion.  So far we have restored a more solid feel to a number of sets.  We are about to try it wholesale to the bushings of our performance practice rooms.  We have also used it on new bushings as way to lubricate and more consistently size the new bushings.  So far, I like what I see. ____________________ Rick Florence Senior Piano Technician Arizona State University School of Music -----Original Message----- From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Jim Busby Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 10:31 AM To: College and University Technicians Subject: Re: [CAUT] S&S Key Bushings Hi Chris, What is "VSProfelt"? and where is it obtained? Thanks, Jim -----Original Message----- From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Chris Solliday Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 6:55 PM To: College and University Technicians Subject: Re: [CAUT] S&S Key Bushings I've been having good success with a variety of keybushings by using a drop of VSProfelt right on the pin marks and then cold brass cauls overnight. .003-.005 over for front rail and same size or .001 over for the balance. Chris Solliday ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jon Page" <jonpage@comcast.net> To: "caut list" <caut@ptg.org> Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 9:08 AM Subject: [CAUT] S&S Key Bushings > Yesterday, I attempted to iron the key bushings on a 10 y/o L. > > The iron softened the glue more than it sized the opening. I > think the bushings actually swelled a bit because as I eased > the keys, I had to manually press the felt. > > There were two b/r felts which required reglueing.  It reminded > me the pre-glued variety. > -- > > Regards, > > Jon Page <hr>New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. <a href="http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211031713x1200669822/aol?redir=http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002">Try it out! </a>