teflon pedal bushing

[Delwin D Fandrich]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dale Probst" <wardprobst@cst.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: November 10, 2001 2:39 PM
Subject: RE: teflon pedal bushing


> Del,
> I give what is thixotropic?
> I only have the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary (blush with shame)
> Best,
> Dale
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As well you should, Dale, as well you should! (And, are you confused yet? Or
would you like me to take a stab at it as well?)

In this context it simply means that it stiffens the mixture enough so that
it doesn't sag but leaves it viscous enough to flow under moderate pressure.

Del