Squeaky Knuckles '80s Baldwin

Richard Brekne Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no
Sat, 20 May 2000 01:43:06 +0200


Change the knuckles and watch the knapp. Make sure the top of the jack is
nice and smooth. Then lubricate the knuckles with a mixture of Protek and
teflon powder. Not much mind you. A little dab will do ya.



Richard Wagner wrote:
> 
> Anybody on the list with advice, I'd sure appreciate help.
> 
> Have a 1980's era Baldwin grand with re-occuring squeaky knuckles.  Have
> tried brushing, and lubricating with Spurlock's teflon, but the problem
> returns after just a few weeks.
> 
> Is this another example of problematic leather/buckskin in Baldwins and do
> the knuckles perhaps need to be replaced?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
>         Richard Wagner RPT

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Richard Brekne
I.C.P.T.G.  N.P.T.F.
Associate, PTG
Bergen, Norway




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