[pianotech] Damper wire bushing lubrication?

John Ross jrpiano at eastlink.ca
Sat Sep 3 12:38:19 MDT 2011


Hi Wim,
Doesn't a lubricant give some protection against corrosion, so wouldn't it be better to put some on?
Especially in sea air places like yours! A just in case scenario.
John Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia

On 03-09-2011, at 3:20 PM, tnrwim at aol.com wrote:

> A properly bushed and polished wire should not need any lubricant.
>  
> Wim 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Boyce <David at piano.plus.com>
> To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 1:27 am
> Subject: [pianotech] Damper wire bushing lubrication?
> 
> When re-fitting grand dampers after renewing the damper felts and polishing the wires/stems, what do you favor for lubricating the existing bushings?
> Teflon powder, Protek CLP, or nothing?
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> David.

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