Removing key bushings - an observation

[Paul]

Doug, Paul
I used a similar technique until I bought a steamer-that one they exhibited
at Kansas City. It was a chunk of money but it has paid for itself. CA and
epoxy glued felts (if you can believe) so far are the only ones that are
troublesome. Works great for backcheck felts and catcher leather.  Many
other uses.
Just my 2 cents.

Paul Chick
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul McCloud <smccloud@ix.netcom.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2000 10:11 PM
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
>