Squeaking knuckles - best treatment?

[Robin Blankenship]

Not only will Teflon relieve squaking pianos (knuckles at least!); but;
often will simultaneously quieten squeaky pianists.

Robin
----- Original Message -----
From: <BSimon999@AOL.COM>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, November 08, 1999 1:38 AM
Subject: Squeaking knuckles - best treatment?


>I recently tuned two import grands with significant squeaks on every note
as
>the key began to be depressed. In neither case did I have the time to pull
>the action to confirm diagnosis, but I expect to return and treat the
>knuckles.
>
>What is currently the BEST standard practice in eliminating the problem. I
>understand that a number of techs are using powdered Teflon products.  Is
>there a consensus on using these products?
>
>Thank you,
>
>Bill Simon
>Phoenix
>