[pianotech] Re VJ Lube

Terry Farrell mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com
Wed Sep 16 13:14:54 MDT 2009


Not to try and steal your thunder Paul, but Joe stated it correctly -  
perhaps unconventionally from a mathematical standpoint (least common  
denominator), but accurate non-the-less. The way he stated it is a 3:1  
PJ to Lanolin ratio.

Joe is part of the generation that measured large volumes with "acre- 
feet" and well yields with gallons/day/ft./ft.  He just doesn't say  
what "part" he is using!  ;-)

Terry Farrell

On Sep 16, 2009, at 2:48 PM, paul bruesch wrote:

> I'm curious why less lanolin? Does it have some undesirable property  
> that we should avoid?
>
> And do you actually mean 3:1 PJ to lanolin (which isn't the same as  
> "1/2 that amount"!) or 2:1 PJ to lanolin??
>
> Thanks,
> Paul Bruesch
> Stillwater, MN
>
> On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 10:31 AM, Joseph Garrett <joegarrett at earthlink.net 
> > wrote:
> "VJ Lube
>
> 1 part pure Lanolin
> 1 part petroleum jelly
> Talc
>
> Heat in a coffee can in a pan of water until it's turned to liquid.
> Add as much talc as it will absorb.
> Store in the small film containers."
> Too much Lanolin, IME! Best do 1/2 that amount. Also, the best  
> vessel for doing the 'melting' is a baby food jar inside a glue pot  
> or coffee warmer setup.
> Modern version:
> 1/2 part pure Lanolin, (Pharmacies have it)
> 1 1/2 parts Vasoline Petroleum Jelly
> Microfine Teflon Powder
>
> Hope that helps,
> Joe
>
> Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)
> Captain, Tool Police
> Squares R I
>
>
>
>

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