Wimblees@AOL.COM wrote: > On a 2 year old Steinway upright, model K, the 5/8" in diameter wood sustain > rod passes through a felt bushed hole. The rubbing of the dowel on the felt > makes a lot of noise. Any suggesting on how to eliminate the rubbing sound, or > how to remove the some of the felt in the hole? > I agree with Del, if you have access to a buffer/polishing wheel, just buff it out. The wood actually shines and feels like a metal surface. Short of that, sanding can help, but will never get as smooth as high speed buffing. Another possibility is applying a little sanding sealer and sand it down with very fine paper. It might take two applications, but it'll work. Pat Wethington
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