Bob (Tedrow) Very nice work indeed but I have to ask you one question:
As you have modernized it quite a bit why have you kept the old buttons? If I interprete the photos right they are quite a bit worn as those original bone buttons use to be and a potential nuisance for the demanding player.Are they 6mm by the way as it seems? What about button bushings - there use to be none with the 6mm button models - and this can be quite ok but also a potential disadvantage.This can be a dilemma when "restoring/reconditioning" since as I do prefer 6mm buttons to 5mm ones it can be a problem getting snug fittings when bushing 6mm metal end frames since you may need to widen the metal holes a little as well.Any enlightening experiences?