[pianotech] key bushing problem

[David Nereson]

Thanks for the advice.
    --D.N.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Ilvedson" <ilvey at sbcglobal.net>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 11:19 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] key bushing problem


> Here's what I do.   Be sure to size the hole with a thin hot 
> hide glue wash before rebushing.  I want to be on the snug 
> side, so I always go tighter than Bill recommends and I leave 
> over night.   Don't use a keypin.   Use the final caul as your 
> judge.   Go for a snug fit, not forcing into the bushed 
> mortice but snug.   It is important to use a thick enough 
> cloth to have a good fit with the intermediate caul.   The 
> final caul cloth might change once you try it.   I've been 
> doing one side on both rails before coming back to the final 
> caul.   Remember a tighter fit is way better than too loose. 
> You have to experiment.   Tighter but left over night will 
> ease up to just right...usually.   If it is too tight, I have 
> Pianotek's brass cauls and iron to ease slightly...
>
> David Ilvedson, RPT
> Pacifica, CA  94044