> I've sometimes used liquid Protek on knuckles. This time, I used Protek >>grease. In both cases, I certainly do get rid of the squeak. However, I am >>concerned that in both cases, the substance might be potentially harmful to >>natural leather or maybe even the synthetic in the long run. I used the >>grease by rubbing it into the knuckle. I wanted something that would not >>evaporate or break down again soon. Although I did not use an excessive >>amount, I wonder whether the grease will itself cause a squeak later on (such >>as graphite grease is known to do), attract dust or lint or cause some other >>unforseen problem such as deterioration of the material. >> What is the list's concensus on lubing grand knuckles either synthetic or >>natural? Have most manufacturers gone to using synthetics? >> Bill Bremmer RPT >> Madison, Wisconsin Bill, Any kind of grease is the LAST thing you want on a knuckle. Clean, dry leather with dry talc or teflon powder is all you should consider using. Paul E. Dempsey Piano Tuner/Technician Marshall University Huntington, WV dempsey@ramlink.net
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