Quick action lubrication: was Re: Slick Key Bushings.

[Isaac OLEG SIMANOT]

Hello David,

I used almost the same process yet (include CLP that works very well as you
said).
I am always afraid at spraying something under the bass strings, so I do
that as fast as I can, or use a brush.

I have find that McLube is very fast at going to the back checks and the
hammer tails too, if not protected enough (old journal).

Regards.

Isaac

> -----Message d'origine-----
> De : owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]De la part
> de David Love
> Envoyé : samedi 6 avril 2002 08:49
> À : pianotech@ptg.org
> Objet : Quick action lubrication: was Re: Slick Key Bushings.
>
>
> Follow up to my last post.  I routinely lubricate the key pins
> and bushings
> with Protek (part of my new 1.5 hour service call).  The easiest
> and fastest
> way (when you can't or don't want to take the time to remove the keys and
> polish) is to pull the action (grand piano) and stand it up with the back
> rail resting on the key bed.  With a hypo oiler put a few drops per pin on
> the front rail pin and let it run up into the bushing.  For the sharps you
> have to sharpen your aim and do it "bombs away" style unless you have an
> extension applicator that will reach.  With the action still standing up,
> use McLube (or your spray lube of choice) and spray the bottom of
> the front
> and back rail, the glides and the right side of the frame that
> contacts the
> return spring.  Before you lay the action down spray the key bed under the
> front rail.  Lay the action back down when you are done, slide it out
> slightly and reach in with the can of McLube and spray the tops
> of the glide
> bolt dowels, the key bed under the back rail, and the return
> spring.  Slide
> the action back in a bit and put a few drops of Protek on top of each
> balance rail pin and let it run down.  Use a piece of cut hammer felt to
> apply microfine teflon to the knuckles and spray the tops of the
> jacks with
> McLube.  The whole procedure takes about 5-10 minutes.  I think that in
> general nothing will make the action feel better faster than
> lubricating it.
> Most customers will immediately notice the difference.
>
> David Love
>
>