applying teflon powder

[Andrew and Rebeca Anderson]

William,
I use a felt mute cut down to a little short of the length of the 
bushing opening.  Seems to work well.  Just don't re-use it as a mute...

Andrew Anderson

At 09:01 PM 2/20/2007, you wrote:
>Hello Kind List,
>
>Kind of a two-part question here.  First, when rebushing, I 
>typically finish with lubricating both the keypins as well as the 
>bushings.  Anyone lubricate just one or the other or do most do 
>both?  I usually use TFL-50 Dry on the pins (and capstans for that 
>matter) and Teflon powder in the bushings.
>
>Second part: anyone have any slick ideas for applying Teflon powder 
>to key bushings?  I currently "paint it" in with a small artist 
>brush, but I wonder if there isn't something more elegant.  Does 
>anyone keep a bottle of Teflon powder in suspension with something 
>like goose juice or protek?  Any problems with doing that?
>
>The never-ending quest for shop harmony continues......
>
>Thanks,
>William R. Monroe