more bearing lubricants

[Tom Dickson]

Hello, Carman,

  I am sorry that I cannot quote you the source, but I recall reading 
somewhere (?) about the use of lubricants. The one recommended was a product 
from Radio Shack called Precision Oiler.

  In the packaging it indicates that it is to be used with "electronic 
equipment and other household applications".  As well, there is mention of 
"Teflon and Fluon" in the mix.  It  is described as a "super-slippery 
lubricant (which) resists dust, does not coagulate, and has no oily 
residue".

  I have used this on several pianos and am quite pleased with the apparent 
result.  In later tunings I have noticed no negative sign of the previous 
lubrication.  It certainly makes the string movement smoother.  I like the 
packaging of this product as it comes in a plastic tube with a long thin 
needle applicator.  It is easy to squeeze and run along string bearing 
points - very quick application.

  I would be very interested in the chemical experts out there giving their 
opinion on this product.  Also, I am wondering if the concern about voiding 
waranties would be applicable to this product.

                                                       Sincerely,
                                                      Tom Dickson

>From: cgpiano@webtv.net (Carman Gentile)
>Reply-To: pianotech@ptg.org
>To: pianotech@ptg.org
>Subject: more bearing lubricants
>Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 20:12:33 -0700 (PDT)
>
>  I am soliciting more advice on bearing lubricants.   Tuning is less of
>a struggle when I routinely lube the bearings before every tuning on
>every piano.   I do not limit it to just rusty strings, but all pianos.
>"Joy's Rust-Solv" works well for all pianos but the smell is too strong
>for most of my clients.
>
>   I am still searching for a LOW ODOR lubricant that is safe for piano
>strings to be used routinely.
>
>    Have not found "Breakfree CLF" and would like to hear from those
>who've used it.
>
>Mr. Carman Gentile RPT
>
>
>
>


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