Protek & Teflon

[philromano@attglobal.net]

I agree about the gaffers tape. But to simplify things, I ususally just lay
a piece of felt (like a keyboard dust cover supplied with most asian pianos)
across the duplex section and perhaps lay a combination tool blade on it to
keep it muted. I carry two such cloths. One to pad my clip light and one for
whatever.

Phil Romano
Myrtle Beach, SC

---- Original Message -----
From: "Newton Hunt" <nhunt@optonline.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 9:23 AM
Subject: Re: Protek & Teflon


> Gaffer's tape is NOT acceptable, it does leave residue behind.  It is
intended
> to be as strong as possible and often the backing is not as strong as the
glue.
> The object is only to silence the duplex not glue it down.
>
> Gaffer's tape comes in all kinds of grades from the cheapest duct tape to
real
> high quality material all around.
>
> Go with the stuff proved to be safe and effective.
>
> I like the Silly Putty because it is reusable and I always have it in my
case.
>
> Newton
>
> Actually, a better choice of tape is called gaffer's tape.  It is used
> all the time by stagehands because it doesn't make a mess.  It is
> available through theater and lighting supply places.  I think that
> perhaps the blue 3M painter's tape would be a good choice too.
>
> Tom Armstrong
> Salinas CA