[pianotech] FW: re: Rebushing keys, was ...VS Profelt

[Paul T Williams]

I guess you're right, Ryan.  With all the prep time, deciding the project 
attack plan, getting all ready, re-fitting the keys, etc.,  about 3.5 
hours., so $135  is a steal for those who charge only that much. (from 
another post) Why do you iron the felt? I re-bush lots and lots here at 
UNL, but have never ironed.  I also rub teflon on the new cloth as well. 
It helps prolong their life. Cleaning and lubing keypins can be done while 
the mortise sizing cauls are in place.

For those of you who re-bush others' keys, do you require the keyframe as 
well.  You should.  How could you do a good job without it?

Paul




From:
Ryan Sowers <tunerryan at gmail.com>
To:
joegarrett at earthlink.net, pianotech at ptg.org
Date:
04/02/2010 02:16 PM
Subject:
Re: [pianotech] FW: re: Rebushing keys, was ...VS Profelt



I don't know Joe! Are you counting everything?: removing the action and 
keys, putting keys in key clamps, numbering keys, soaking out/removing old 
bushings, repairing cracked key buttons as needed, getting the glue ready, 
selecting proper felt thickness, ironing felt (yes I do this), cleaning 
and lubing the keypins, fitting the keys back on the keyframe, did I leave 
anything out?

I'd say 3-4 hours is more realistic for the complete job. But maybe I'm a 
slowpoke ; )

Rainy Friday afternoon. Should be working...Don't really feel like it. 



On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 12:17 PM, Joseph Garrett <joegarrett at earthlink.net> 
wrote:
OOPS! Hit the wrong key.
The average Tech should be able to rebush a set of keys in, around, two 
hours fyi.
Joe
 
Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)
Captain, Tool Police
Squares R I
 
 
 
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From: Joseph Garrett 
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Subject: re: Rebushing keys, was ...VS Profelt

 
 
 
Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)
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Puget Sound Chapter
Olympia, WA
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