List Thanks to all you guys with your suggestions on rebushing damper guide rails. I read all the posts and went at it. A 5/32" drill bit cleaned the hole without touching the wood and left a little glue residue. I "kissed" the bottom side of the holes with a rosebud (counter sink) to remove the glue collar. Standard strips of key bushing cloth filled the holes perfectly. I chose the #7 bridge pin to get a little more clearance and allow for rebound of the felt. After inserting the felt w/o glue and the pins, I soaked the bushings with alcohol/water solution, heated the bushings until dry, left the pins in for a couple of hours, installed, regulated dampers to touch the side of the hole and came out with a beautiful, quiet set of dampers. Slight rebound from the bushing cloth has not affected the work. Thanks every one. It's very satisfying to get good advice that renders good results. BTW "you guys" is a Minnesota term used to greet friends--all genders included--our version of "you all." Paul Chick RPT
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