As for me ... I have a box of old coils of piano wire that were new in the 1970s. I haven't yet had occasion to use any recently (since 1980 or so), so I'd like some advice about them. If I see rust spots on them, should I discard? If they appear clean, will they nevertheless be too accustomed to their 4" radius to be any good as new replacement strings? And if I need to buy a new set, which is the best supply source for piano wire? .......... . jason kanter . jason.kanter@wamu.net . jkanter@rollingball.com . vp/manager . learning & performance development . consumer loan servicing . washington mutual bank . office 206 490 6708 . cell 425 830 1561 ............................... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2003 7:02 PM Subject: Re: strings - not done yet I've had my treble strings in a tool box in my car trunk for 5 years now. Not a speck of rust or an apparent corrosion. Nice and shiny. I suspect because it is often sunny here in Florida, my trunk tends to be warm and thus the RH stays low. Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles Neuman" <piano@charlesneuman.net> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2003 3:44 PM Subject: strings - not done yet > I forgot to ask about rusting. One person said he doesn't keep his strings > in his car because they would rust. Most other people like to have their > strings with them. If you DO keep your strings with you, what is the best > way to prevent rust, aside from spraying them with WD-40? (I know, I know, > don't panic. I would never do that.) > > Would a zip lock bag help? > > Charles Neuman > PTG Assoc, Long Island > > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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