a black mark on our trade

Jon Page jonpage@mediaone.net
Thu, 04 Jan 2001 08:55:56 -0500


At 07:34 AM 01/04/2001 -0500, you wrote:
>Greetings,
>    While fitting a pinblock I, (like Page and others) fit the flange and
>top(webbing) side of the block as a unit.  I have tried several mixtures of
>indicators to let me know where the high spots are,(blue chalk,  graphite
>grease, Prussian blue mixed with aniline dye, etc.)
>     The chalk is not quite as easy to see, the petro-based lubes require a
>LOT of cleaning from the underside, et.
>     What are some of the preferred indicator materials in use by list
>members?
>Regards,
>Ed Foote RPT


Colored chalk, good lighting, patience and elbow grease.

Regards,

Jon Page,   piano technician
Harwich Port, Cape Cod, Mass.
mailto:jonpage@mediaone.net
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