This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Henry, My experience in North Texas/Southern Oklahoma indicates that this process will last for a few years, depending on the degree of verdigris and climate control the piano has to endure. Unlike the zapper device, you can heat one side of the pin and heat sink the other though it is still not great for the birdseye. Unfortunately, the temporary fix sometimes works so well the client will postpone parts replacement indefintely. I follow a couple of guys occasionally who did this procedure for years with relatively few problems over time..Like Ms. Kline, I have found "lubricated" parts to be more problematic. Best, Dale Dale Probst, RPT Member, TEAM20001 PTG Annual Convention Reno, NV --July 11-15, 2000 email: wardprobst@cst.net (940)691-3682 voice (940) 691-6843 fax TEAM2001 website: http://www.equaltemperament.com/PTG/ -----Original Message----- From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf Of Henry Kopek Sent: Friday, September 29, 2000 1:13 AM To: pianotech@ptg.org Subject: Steinway bushings - verdigris Had excellent results in freeing up a very sluggish action by heating the hammer flange pins with a soldering iron. My question to those who have done this: How long can this freed-up condition be expected to last? The owner plans to have this 81 year old S&S rebuilt in 3-4 years, so is hoping to keep it going til then. My inspiration for the heat remedy came from postings some time ago on this most informative list. Thanks & regards, Henry Kopek, RPT Chicago Chapter ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/c2/78/af/3e/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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