Maybe "REPIN and LUBE NO MORE ! " should be the proper solution and re-pinning the rail in less then an hour was already discussed a few times before... It is better then having to deal with "back calls" and re-educate the client ... isaac. On Aug 17, 2009, at 6:40 PM, Michael Magness wrote: > > > On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 6:43 PM, Isaac Sadigursky <irs.pianos at earthlink.net > > wrote: > Would "OXIDATION" of the Center pin be correct term? Or is this > another case of 'REVERSED" pinning,when Center Pin is rotating > inside the "Bird's Eye'" and is too tight in the flange felt?? It > is a common case in some piano and damper tray actions...Complete re- > pinning procedure is a must in that case..... Regards.... isaac > > > On Aug 17, 2009, at 3:33 PM, Joseph Garrett wrote: > > > Bill said: "You may want to repin so you can check the condition of > the pins. If they're rusty, lube will be a short lived solution." > > Bill, > Usually, IMO, Lubing is simply putting off the inevitable need to re- > pin. So, in that regard you are correct. However, since center pins > are not Steel, your idea that a center pin could be "rusty" is very > incorrect. They may have corrosion, but not rust.<G> > Regards, > Joe > > > Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon) > Captain, Tool Police > Squares R I > > > > > > IMHO oxidized or not, lubing center pins isn't in my arsenal, I > stretch the spring or treat it with alcohol/water to ease it. > Lubes are only temporary. > > Mike > > -- > I intend to live forever. So far, so good. > Steven Wright > > > Michael Magness > Magness Piano Service > 608-786-4404 > www.IFixPianos.com > email mike at ifixpianos.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech.php/attachments/20090817/b6dbe530/attachment.htm>
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