Blood as a Pin Driving Fluid

[Delwin D Fandrich]

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  From: Wimblees@aol.com=20
  To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
  Sent: May 31, 2003 10:27 AM
  Subject: Re: Blood as a Pin Driving Fluid


  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=20

No. Once it gets in between the string and the top of the bridge and =
crusts over it causes a buzzing sound that is hard to get rid of.

Del
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