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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Matthew asked: "<FONT face="Times New =
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size=3>I am debating about what type of cauls to order. PianoTek =
sells the
brass ones in a complete set. I heard that the brass is the best, =
is that
true? It will be mighty spendy to get a complete set of those in =
each
size. Does PianoTek sell them per dozen?<BR> <BR>I am looking =
at the
Schaff catalog and it looks like they sell the aluminum cauls per =
each.
Would that be okay to start out with? Maybe get a dozen, or 20, or =
30 in
each size?<FONT face=Arial size=2>"</FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Matthew,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I prefer the Aluminum. Although I have =
Spurlocks,
there' one thing you can't do with them: Heat the cauls when they are in =
the
keys! This I like to do, when using the high density bushing cloth. I =
put an
iron on them, heat them up and go to the next batch. I've found that I =
get
better end results this way. With the Spurlocks, I've had too many call =
backs,
due to the High Density felt's propensity to NOT stay sized! grrr! BTW, =
Get a
full set of 90, so you won't have to dink around. It's a good idea to =
leave the
cauls in place, at least 24 hours after putting the bushings in, IMO, =
even with
the lesser density type bushing cloth. You should get the standard .147" =
cauls
first, as this is what will be needed 99% of the time on US/Canada =
pianos.
Asian/Euro pianos will, sometimes require odd sizes. Deal with that, =
WHEN the
need arises. And then there is the Steinway, (completely off the chart =
sizes),
balance rail pins, which at this time in your learning process, IMO, =
should not
be a factor.<G></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Regards,</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Joe Garrett, R.P.T.<BR>Captain, Tool
Police<BR>Squares R I</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>