Tuning Pin and Coil Cleaner

[Michael Magness]

On Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 8:52 PM, Matthew Todd <toddpianoworks at att.net> wrote:

> Have any of you used the tuning pin and coil cleaner from Schaff?  I was
> just wondering if it was any good.  If it produces good results without
> scratching the pins.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Matthew
>

Hi Matthew,

I had occasion to try using it once about 15 years ago and decided that was
enough. The 24 rubber bushings fit into the steel cylinder, one at a time of
course, you then dip it into the compound and work it up and down over the
pin and coil.
IMHO If you use an electric drill you end up with spots of compound
everywhere. If you use a hand drill prepare yourself for an all day
job, finding a way to clean up the spots and blobs of compound that
inevitably drip and dribble on the plate. When you are finished the pins and
coils may be brighter but the plate and pressure bar or agraffes won't be.

Mike

-- 
I feel sorry for the person who can't get genuinely excited about his work.
Not only will he never be satisfied, but he will never achieve anything
worthwhile.
Walter Chrysler



Michael Magness
Magness Piano Service
608-786-4404
www.IFixPianos.com
email mike at ifixpianos.com
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