In a message dated 11/12/99 4:01:45 AM Pacific Standard Time,
nlm@csu.cted.net writes:
<< A cloth buffing wheel will take off burrs? >>
No, a buffing wheel will not take off the burrs I believe you are talking
about. For those not familiar with this, there is sometimes an actual
'ridge' around the outer edge of some capstans. Many of these also have a
small, sometimes rather sharp bump in the middle of the capstan. A buffing
wheel will merely smooth the edges when what you really want to do is remove
the ridge and bump completely. As I posted in an earlier letter, I've found
the most efficient method is to use what is commonly referred to as a
deburring wheel made by 3M (and probably others). After removing the ridge
and bump, follow up with the buffing wheel. You will notice a marked
improvement in the touch and responsiveness of the action not to mention the
elimination of the cause of excessive wear of the wippen cloth!
Hope this elaboration helps out!
Take care,
Brian De Tar, RPT
Positively DeFined
BDeTar@aol.com
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