Big Bushings/Cy's question

[Cy Shuster]

How do these big bushings change the tuning feel, compared to regular
bushings?  Is it because they grip the tuning pin tighter, or because they
have less friction with the pin... or maybe both?

Thanks,

--Cy--

P.S.  I see from your email headers that you're using Outlook Express.
Instead of going to all the trouble to cut and paste my message, you can do
this automatically with Tools | Options.  On the Send tab, put a checkmark
in "Include message in reply".

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett@earthlink.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 1:26 PM
Subject: Re: Big Bushings/Cy's question


> Cy,
> Your quote: "I can see that the web on an unbushed block would prevent the
> tuning tip
> from getting close to the top of the block, while the bushing supports the
> pin all the way to the top of the web.
>
> --Cy (still learning) Shuster--
> Rochester, MN
>
>
> Cy,
> We need to be mindful, that we are talking about a different type of
"Plate
> Bushing". The regular, run of the mill plate bushings really don't do a
heck
> of alot, except lessen the "flag-poling" of the tuning pins. Regular ones
DO
> NOT add to the tuning "feel" like the ones we are discussing.
> Best Regards,
> Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
> Captain, Tool Police
> Squares Are I
>
>
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