[pianotech] Damper wire bushing lubrication?

[tnrwim at aol.com]

I am not talking 'oil'. 
I never noticed Protek attract oil or dirt.
Maybe I am not as observant as you, but must admit I never checked back.
John Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia




I realize Protec is not an oil, and it might not attract oil and dirt. It probably doesn't, since I use it all the time on action parts. But I stand by my original statement, that a properly bushed and polish damper wire should not need any kind of lubricant. If the damper hangs up, it's usually because of improper travel of the wire, or a tight center. 

Wim




-----Original Message-----
From: John Ross <jrpiano at eastlink.ca>
To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 10:30 am
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Damper wire bushing lubrication?


I am not talking 'oil'.
I never noticed Protek attract oil or dirt.
Maybe I am not as observant as you, but must admit I never checked back.
John Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia

On 03-09-2011, at 5:24 PM, tnrwim at aol.com wrote:





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

The lubricant also attracts moisture and dirt. 
 
Wim






-----Original Message-----
From: John Ross <jrpiano at eastlink.ca>
To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 8:38 am
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Damper wire bushing lubrication?


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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