Jim and List: The action manufacturer which used the brass ring around the teflon bushings was Fleming. I have found this system in certain Blüthners. I believe it was used primarily in the 70's. Helga Kasimoff praises the system; is sorry it is gone. I have no experience servicing the system. It would be interesting if someone would post on their experiences with it. Bill Shull In a message dated 99-03-10 10:08:25 EST, you write: << Another thought. I can't remember the action maker who used the brass ring around the Teflon, but it occurs to me that this would force the bushing -- as seen by the center pin -- to remain 'round' rather than becoming distorted. What it does (or did) for the bushing to wood clicking I don't know... I've never had any experience with these actions. This also adds support to those who have retro-added [whatever] to seal the wood at the bushing hole -- the sealer effectively becomes the "brass ring". >>
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