Tight action centers

[Wimblees@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-02-12 06:22:54 EST, you write:

>Another suggestion that
>I have tried was to push one side of the center pin in just a little, then
>the other side.  The slight burr on the ends of the center pins loosen up
>the felt bushing very slightly.  That method works, but I wouldn't try it
>on an entire set of flanges.
>
>Ted Simmons, Merritt Island, FL

This is a proceedure I use quite frequently, and it work very well. In
addition to pusing the center pin out a little bit, I rout out the bushing
with a roughed up center pin, anchored in a little hand vise. Then I add a
little lubricant, and the flange swings like it ought to. 

Willem Blees