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face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> =
Michael Spalding
[mailto:spalding48@earthlink.net] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, January =
26, 2005
8:52 AM<BR><B>To:</B> pianotech@ptg.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> centerpin =
bushing
broaches - quality control<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>List,</DIV>
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<DIV>A few months ago I bought a second set of broaches. The =
first set
was still in great shape, none missing, reaming sections still sharp =
and
cutting well. Problem is, I had always had problems =
fitting
size 20 1/2 (.051) bushings. The 051 reamer made them too loose, =
but the
050 wouldn't get them loose enough. So I put a mic on the =
reamers, and
found that all were correct size, except the 051 was actually =
052. Since
I had been using this set for many years, I figured the warranty =
expired
long ago, so for $20 or so why not just buy a new set? Well, =
here's why
not: The sizes of the new set are all over the place. =
broaches are
oval by 1 to 2 thousandths, reaming sections smaller than burnishing =
sections
by 1 to 2 thousandths, and again the 051 is closer to 052. I =
anticipate
that when I call Schaff, they will be willing to exchange, but the new =
set is
likely not going to be any more accurate than what I have.&! nbsp; =
Is
there a source for accurate broaches? Must I learn how to make =
my
own? Any other thoughts/ideas?</DIV>
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<DIV>thanks much</DIV>
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<DIV>Mike</DIV>
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<DIV>Michael Spalding</DIV>
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