Key Bushings

[Mike Masters]

JIMRPT@aol.com wrote:
> 
> List;
>  I am currently working on a set of keys whose front rail bushings, indeed the
> entire front of the keys, has been soaked in McLube or some similar substance.
>  My usual method of soaking the bushing, allowing to stand, and then steaming
> is not working especially well.  The water alcohol mixture is beading up and
> the steam does not seem to be penetrating as well as it normally would.   This
> is causing quite a bit of 'tear out' in the mortises.  The old bushings are
> glued in with the white heat activated wafers.
>  Any ideas? Tricks?
> Jim Bryant (FL)

Jim, 
	I know that this may not be of much help, but what about a small, very 
sharp chisel, a lot of time and patience.  :-)

Mike Masters
Masters Piano Service
Lakewood, OH