[CAUT] lubing ponder

[Jeff Tanner]

Exactly. It's the seizing up that does the shrinking.
Jeff
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Keith Roberts 
  To: David Ilvedson ; caut at ptg.org 
  Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 11:41 PM
  Subject: Re: [CAUT] lubing ponder


  That's exactly it. No hair dryer and 30/70. It doesn't take more than a drop to sieze the bushing. Yes you have to wait with this method.

  It's not for the impatient

  KR

  On Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 9:14 AM, David Ilvedson <ilvey at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

    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


    >Michael Magness
    >Magness Piano Service
    >608-786-4404
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    >email mike at ifixpianos.com


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