I do the same thing...I can't remember the last time I pushed a bushing out... David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: BobDavis88 at aol.com To: pianotech at ptg.org Received: 8/14/2008 5:42:36 PM Subject: Re: Center Pin >In a message dated 8/14/2008 6:01:53 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, Tom >Driscoll (_tomtuner at verizon.net_ (mailto:tomtuner at verizon.net) ) writes: >....Once I find the center of the hole I use the popular inserter-extracter >tool to push the pin into the birdseye then take care to keep the other >bushing in line with the pin as I SLOWLY push the pin through... >I find that it helps to "nibble" the pin through. By this I mean >push-release-push-release instead of pushing through in one smooth motion. When >pushing >through in one motion, the pin can get a little off course if the tool isn't >PERFECTLY lined up and the pin PERFECTLY centered on the face of the pusher. >It can enlarge some part of the bushing. Pushing in tiny increments resets >the pin on the face of the pusher and pushes it straighter. > >Bob Davis >. >**************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? >Read reviews on AOL Autos. >(http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut0003 >0000000007 )
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