WD40 again

Dave Nereson davner@kaosol.net
Fri, 5 Nov 2004 23:37:59 -0700


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "ilex cameron ross" <i1ex@earthlink.net>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, November 05, 2004 8:31 PM
Subject: WD40 again


 the client mentioned
> that the tech had sprayed the hammers [with Wd-40] claiming that they 
> would dry out
> otherwise. Has ANYONE heard of this? Is this for real? Please clue me in!

    Yes, from another technician.   He claims he sprays WD-40 right on the 
hammer felt (striking surface).  I forget why, but it had to do with 
voicing.  I didn't pursue it, due to other circumstances in the room at the 
time.
    --David Nereson, RPT
 



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