<html> David, I swear by them also.  They are made from piano wire, make your own for the larger sizes. Point the tip and knurl the back section between two files. Use in a pin vise or install in a dowel. Jon Page At 10:38 PM 09/28/2000 -0700, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite cite>If anyone isn't using the "Don Mannino" style straight reamers (available from Schaff) you don't know what your missing.  I only wish they would go up to a 23 center pin...I know I should rebush but occassionally...   David, the repinning fool, Ilvedson     -----Original Message----- From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [<a href="mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org%5DOn" eudora="autourl">mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]</a><a href="mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org%5DOn" eudora="autourl">On</a> Behalf Of Donald Mannino Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2000 7:13 PM To: pianotech@ptg.org Subject: Re: Steinway bushings Don (what a great name!), That they seized up doesn't mean the Protec was the cause.  it just means it didn't work to prevent it. Reaming and repinning will take care of it.  Be accurate, be consistent - it makes a world of difference in the touch, and the tone will likely improve, too! Don Mannino RPT At 07:37 AM 9/28/00 -0400, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite cite>To the List - A fellow colleague proteked the hammer and whippen flanges of a new Steinway only to have them completely seize up resulting in the need to repin the whole darn works.  So.....is the bushing cloth used on these instruments treated with Emeralon which reacts adversely to Protek?  I myself have used Protek on older S&S pianos here and there with good results. Don Bee, RPT Chicago Chapter </blockquote></blockquote></html>