---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment In a message dated 5/31/03 11:12:45 AM Central Daylight Time, pianobuilders@olynet.com writes: > After extensive testing we have determined that blood dripped into the > tuning pin holes does not adversely affect tuning pin torque. In sufficient > quantities--it only takes a few drops so don't get carried away--it serves > as an excellent pin driving fluid. It seems to function as a lubricant > between the pin and the wood fibers helping to prevent excessive damage to > the fibers as the pin is driven home. As it dries tuning pin torque comes > back up nicely giving a nice smooth feel to the tuning pins as the piano is > tuned. > > Any residue dripped onto the plate can easily be wiped off with a damp > cloth. Keep several handy. > > Del > > While we're on this subject, is there any truth to the rumor that dead skin and blood on bridg pins, will actually help render the strings over the bridge. Wim ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/4b/b9/20/a5/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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