[CAUT] lubing ponder

[David Ilvedson]

I think my problem has been use of a hair dryer on low heat...when I try it again I will just soak and wait.   Don't you find that they often lock up and you can't do anything til they dry?   Glad you found a use for your Protek...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Michael Magness" <IFixPianos at yahoo.com>
To: keithspiano at gmail.com; caut at ptg.org
Received: 8/19/2009 7:56:37 AM
Subject: Re: [CAUT] lubing ponder


>On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 9:35 AM, Keith Roberts <keithspiano at gmail.com>wrote:

>> I like soaking them in acetone to remove any production chemicals and
>> oils that are left or put on the pins so they don't corrode in the box. Then
>> give them a dose of protek because it is anti vedigris.
>>
>> Keith Roberts
>>
>>   On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 6:45 AM, G Cousins <cousins_gerry at msn.com>wrote:
>>
>>> Gang,
>>> Pondering......
>>> Has anyone ever considered pre-treating the pins (action not tuning)prior
>>> to repinning?
>>> Perhaps just a shot of spray or putting the pin a bath.. CPL/Pro-Tec etc.
>>> before inserting.
>>> May or may not have benefit for long term. Yes, some bushing is graphite
>>> enhanced but most is not.
>>> Looking forward to discussion pros and cons.
>>> Gerry C
>>> West Chester University of PA
>>>
>>>
>>
>>

> I just use 'em as they come, if you fit them properly there shouldn't be a
>problem.

>If you run across tight pins the 50/50 alcohol/water solution works fine,
>overnight for particularly tight ones, a half hour or less for moderately
>tight.
>By the way David, I've used the alcohol/water method many times and *never *had
>any become too loose.

>Mike
>-- 
>I intend to live forever. So far, so good.
>Steven Wright


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