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Hello,

I know some people who use Profelt (or equivalent) on new key bushings, others who don't. Up to this point I've not sized new bushings with Profelt, I only iron and ease a little if necessary, and coat with Teflon powder. What are your thoughts on the subject, either in favor or against?

I've played a couple pianos with freshly treated new bushings. The key bushings felt just a little looser than I normally aim for, but they were very uniform.

 Thanks

Hello,

I know some people who use Profelt (or equivalent) on new key bushings, others who don't. Up to this point I've not sized new bushings with Profelt, I only iron and ease a little if necessary, and coat with Teflon powder. What are your thoughts on the subject, either in favor or against?

I've played a couple pianos with freshly treated new bushings. The key bushings felt just a little looser than I normally aim for, but they were very uniform.

 Thanks

Hello,

I know some people who use Profelt (or equivalent) on new key bushings, others who don't. Up to this point I've not sized new bushings with Profelt, I only iron and ease a little if necessary, and coat with Teflon powder. What are your thoughts on the subject, either in favor or against?

I've played a couple pianos with freshly treated new bushings. The key bushings felt just a little looser than I normally aim for, but they were very uniform.

 Thanks

Do not forget sizing cauls.  Very important.

Hello,

I know some people who use Profelt (or equivalent) on new key bushings, others who don't. Up to this point I've not sized new bushings with Profelt, I only iron and ease a little if necessary, and coat with Teflon powder. What are your thoughts on the subject, either in favor or against?

I've played a couple pianos with freshly treated new bushings. The key bushings felt just a little looser than I normally aim for, but they were very uniform.

 Thanks

Yes, of course!

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Tim Foster RPT
New Oxford PA
(470) 231-6074

Original Message:
Sent: 07-13-2024 08:07
From: Parker Leigh
Subject: Profelt on new key bushings

Do not forget sizing cauls.  Very important.

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Parker Leigh RPT
Winchester VA
(540) 722-3865

Original Message:
Sent: 07-12-2024 21:35
From: Nathan Monteleone
Subject: Profelt on new key bushings

Original Message:
Sent: 7/12/2024 4:08:00 PM
From: Tim Foster
Subject: Profelt on new key bushings

Hello,

I know some people who use Profelt (or equivalent) on new key bushings, others who don't. Up to this point I've not sized new bushings with Profelt, I only iron and ease a little if necessary, and coat with Teflon powder. What are your thoughts on the subject, either in favor or against?

I've played a couple pianos with freshly treated new bushings. The key bushings felt just a little looser than I normally aim for, but they were very uniform.

 Thanks

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Tim Foster RPT
New Oxford PA
(470) 231-6074
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FYI, if your goal is simply to fluff things up (as is mine often) one drop at the business point on each bushing and no caul can make a "sizeable" difference. Experiment first. It will shrink back a little when dry. I use a very fine tipped "hypo-oiler" applicator bottle (that frequently clogs) that gives me excellent control (other than the annoying clogging) for a "drop". The stuff is powerful. Good on hammer lines too. 

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

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Peter Grey
Stratham NH
(603) 686-2395
pianodoctor57@gmail.com
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-13-2024 08:33
From: Tim Foster
Subject: Profelt on new key bushings

Yes, of course!

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Tim Foster RPT
New Oxford PA
(470) 231-6074

Original Message:
Sent: 07-13-2024 08:07
From: Parker Leigh
Subject: Profelt on new key bushings

Do not forget sizing cauls.  Very important.

------------------------------
Parker Leigh RPT
Winchester VA
(540) 722-3865

Original Message:
Sent: 07-12-2024 21:35
From: Nathan Monteleone
Subject: Profelt on new key bushings

Original Message:
Sent: 7/12/2024 4:08:00 PM
From: Tim Foster
Subject: Profelt on new key bushings

Hello,

I know some people who use Profelt (or equivalent) on new key bushings, others who don't. Up to this point I've not sized new bushings with Profelt, I only iron and ease a little if necessary, and coat with Teflon powder. What are your thoughts on the subject, either in favor or against?

I've played a couple pianos with freshly treated new bushings. The key bushings felt just a little looser than I normally aim for, but they were very uniform.

 Thanks

------------------------------
Tim Foster RPT
New Oxford PA
(470) 231-6074
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FYI, if your goal is simply to fluff things up (as is mine often) one drop at the business point on each bushing and no caul can make a "sizeable" difference. Experiment first. It will shrink back a little when dry. I use a very fine tipped "hypo-oiler" applicator bottle (that frequently clogs) that gives me excellent control (other than the annoying clogging) for a "drop". The stuff is powerful. Good on hammer lines too. 

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

------------------------------
Peter Grey
Stratham NH
(603) 686-2395
pianodoctor57@gmail.com

Original Message:
Sent: 07-13-2024 08:33
From: Tim Foster
Subject: Profelt on new key bushings

Yes, of course!

------------------------------
Tim Foster RPT
New Oxford PA
(470) 231-6074

Original Message:
Sent: 07-13-2024 08:07
From: Parker Leigh
Subject: Profelt on new key bushings

Do not forget sizing cauls.  Very important.

------------------------------
Parker Leigh RPT
Winchester VA
(540) 722-3865

Original Message:
Sent: 07-12-2024 21:35
From: Nathan Monteleone
Subject: Profelt on new key bushings

Original Message:
Sent: 7/12/2024 4:08:00 PM
From: Tim Foster
Subject: Profelt on new key bushings

Hello,

I know some people who use Profelt (or equivalent) on new key bushings, others who don't. Up to this point I've not sized new bushings with Profelt, I only iron and ease a little if necessary, and coat with Teflon powder. What are your thoughts on the subject, either in favor or against?

I've played a couple pianos with freshly treated new bushings. The key bushings felt just a little looser than I normally aim for, but they were very uniform.

 Thanks

------------------------------
Tim Foster RPT
New Oxford PA
(470) 231-6074
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Joe,

String marks from light usage primarily. I have used it on string cuts as well but with limited success. After reshaping hammers they tend to be pretty bright (a generalization) so that's often a good time to put a small amount on the strike point. Always be conservative though. 

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

FYI, if your goal is simply to fluff things up (as is mine often) one drop at the business point on each bushing and no caul can make a "sizeable" difference. Experiment first. It will shrink back a little when dry. I use a very fine tipped "hypo-oiler" applicator bottle (that frequently clogs) that gives me excellent control (other than the annoying clogging) for a "drop". The stuff is powerful. Good on hammer lines too. 

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

------------------------------
Peter Grey
Stratham NH
(603) 686-2395
pianodoctor57@gmail.com

Original Message:
Sent: 07-13-2024 08:33
From: Tim Foster
Subject: Profelt on new key bushings

Yes, of course!

------------------------------
Tim Foster RPT
New Oxford PA
(470) 231-6074

Original Message:
Sent: 07-13-2024 08:07
From: Parker Leigh
Subject: Profelt on new key bushings

Do not forget sizing cauls.  Very important.

------------------------------
Parker Leigh RPT
Winchester VA
(540) 722-3865

Original Message:
Sent: 07-12-2024 21:35
From: Nathan Monteleone
Subject: Profelt on new key bushings

Original Message:
Sent: 7/12/2024 4:08:00 PM
From: Tim Foster
Subject: Profelt on new key bushings

Hello,

I know some people who use Profelt (or equivalent) on new key bushings, others who don't. Up to this point I've not sized new bushings with Profelt, I only iron and ease a little if necessary, and coat with Teflon powder. What are your thoughts on the subject, either in favor or against?

I've played a couple pianos with freshly treated new bushings. The key bushings felt just a little looser than I normally aim for, but they were very uniform.

 Thanks

------------------------------
Tim Foster RPT
New Oxford PA
(470) 231-6074
------------------------------

Do not forget sizing cauls.  Very important.

Hello,

I know some people who use Profelt (or equivalent) on new key bushings, others who don't. Up to this point I've not sized new bushings with Profelt, I only iron and ease a little if necessary, and coat with Teflon powder. What are your thoughts on the subject, either in favor or against?

I've played a couple pianos with freshly treated new bushings. The key bushings felt just a little looser than I normally aim for, but they were very uniform.

 Thanks

Do not forget sizing cauls.  Very important.

Hello,

I know some people who use Profelt (or equivalent) on new key bushings, others who don't. Up to this point I've not sized new bushings with Profelt, I only iron and ease a little if necessary, and coat with Teflon powder. What are your thoughts on the subject, either in favor or against?

I've played a couple pianos with freshly treated new bushings. The key bushings felt just a little looser than I normally aim for, but they were very uniform.

 Thanks

I don't think so, but both Supply 88 and Howard Piano Industries have a substitute.

Do not forget sizing cauls.  Very important.

Hello,

I know some people who use Profelt (or equivalent) on new key bushings, others who don't. Up to this point I've not sized new bushings with Profelt, I only iron and ease a little if necessary, and coat with Teflon powder. What are your thoughts on the subject, either in favor or against?

I've played a couple pianos with freshly treated new bushings. The key bushings felt just a little looser than I normally aim for, but they were very uniform.

 Thanks

Schaff has "Felt Restorer"  AFAIK essentially the same stuff.

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

I don't think so, but both Supply 88 and Howard Piano Industries have a substitute.

Do not forget sizing cauls.  Very important.

Hello,

I know some people who use Profelt (or equivalent) on new key bushings, others who don't. Up to this point I've not sized new bushings with Profelt, I only iron and ease a little if necessary, and coat with Teflon powder. What are your thoughts on the subject, either in favor or against?

I've played a couple pianos with freshly treated new bushings. The key bushings felt just a little looser than I normally aim for, but they were very uniform.

 Thanks

I don't think so, but both Supply 88 and Howard Piano Industries have a substitute.

Do not forget sizing cauls.  Very important.

Hello,

I know some people who use Profelt (or equivalent) on new key bushings, others who don't. Up to this point I've not sized new bushings with Profelt, I only iron and ease a little if necessary, and coat with Teflon powder. What are your thoughts on the subject, either in favor or against?

I've played a couple pianos with freshly treated new bushings. The key bushings felt just a little looser than I normally aim for, but they were very uniform.

 Thanks

Original Message:
Sent: 7/14/2024 8:23:00 AM
From: Tim Foster
Subject: RE: Profelt on new key bushings

I don't think so, but both Supply 88 and Howard Piano Industries have a substitute.

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Tim Foster RPT
New Oxford PA
(470) 231-6074

Original Message:
Sent: 07-14-2024 06:58
From: Leslie Koltvedt
Subject: Profelt on new key bushings

Is Profelt available?
Les Koltvedt
(404) 631-7177
LKPianos.com


Original Message:
Sent: 7/13/2024 8:07:00 AM
From: Parker Leigh
Subject: RE: Profelt on new key bushings

Do not forget sizing cauls.  Very important.

------------------------------
Parker Leigh RPT
Winchester VA
(540) 722-3865

Original Message:
Sent: 07-12-2024 21:35
From: Nathan Monteleone
Subject: Profelt on new key bushings

Original Message:
Sent: 7/12/2024 4:08:00 PM
From: Tim Foster
Subject: Profelt on new key bushings

Hello,

I know some people who use Profelt (or equivalent) on new key bushings, others who don't. Up to this point I've not sized new bushings with Profelt, I only iron and ease a little if necessary, and coat with Teflon powder. What are your thoughts on the subject, either in favor or against?

I've played a couple pianos with freshly treated new bushings. The key bushings felt just a little looser than I normally aim for, but they were very uniform.

 Thanks

------------------------------
Tim Foster RPT
New Oxford PA
(470) 231-6074
------------------------------

Hello,

I know some people who use Profelt (or equivalent) on new key bushings, others who don't. Up to this point I've not sized new bushings with Profelt, I only iron and ease a little if necessary, and coat with Teflon powder. What are your thoughts on the subject, either in favor or against?

I've played a couple pianos with freshly treated new bushings. The key bushings felt just a little looser than I normally aim for, but they were very uniform.

 Thanks