Blood as a Pin Driving Fluid

[Elian Degen J.]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Delwin D Fandrich" <pianobuilders@olynet.com>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2003 09:10
Subject: Re: Blood as a Pin Driving Fluid


>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Avery Todd" <avery@ev1.net>
> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: May 31, 2003 2:38 AM
> Subject: Re: Soundboard #001
>
>
> > Ron,
> >
> > "My" problem when stringing isn't bleeding on the soundboard. It's
> > bleeding in the tuning pin area, where it's more noticeable! :-)
>
>
> Avery,
>
> 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
>
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