[pianotech] Re VJ Lube

[Joseph Garrett]

Paul,
It's my experience that a lesser amount of lanolin is a better formula. Since this stuff has been around longer than I have, it has many different formulae, depending on who tells you and how it has worked for them. The Anhydrous Lanolin is not cheap, so use of it in a sparing manner was how I have formulated the stuff. As for the ratios, (not being a math type), whatever "ratio" 1 part lanolin to 2 parts Vasoline is, works for me. I add talc until the consistancy, (while it's hot), is like thick cream. Once it's cooled it takes on the basic properties of "Cold Peanut Butter", as Ron so susinctly has described it. K?
Joe

Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)
Captain, Tool Police
Squares R I



----- Original Message ----- 
From: paul bruesch 
To: joegarrett at earthlink.net;pianotech at ptg.org
Sent: 9/16/09 11:48:39 AM 
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Re VJ Lube


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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