I actually haven't used this method but a tech friend swears by it...he uses a beaker on a flame with cork and tubing coming out which distributes a stream of steam right to the bushing. There is also the very expensive Sgt. Steam. David I. > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf > Of Paul McCloud > Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2000 8:12 PM > To: pianotech@ptg.org > Subject: Re: Removing key bushings - an observation > > > Doug: > I just did a keybushing job, and I have done exactly as you have, > and come to the same conclusion. I think that the excess water on the > caul, turning into steam helps loosen the old bushing, and keeps the > cloth from sticking to the caul. I have used a damp cloth and iron over > the old bushings, but I don't like wetting the whole key in the > process. A steamer with a hose is something I'll be likely to get in > the future for this job. > Paul McCloud > >
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