silicone lube

Ron Nossaman RNossaman@cox.net
Tue, 27 Aug 2002 19:22:47 -0500


>What are you using the silicone for?

Center pin lube.


>If sprayed in actions (Like WD-40) it becomes
>hygrscopic and absorbs moisure, eventually freezing
>the whole action up.

No, it doesn't. While I agree that WD-40 has no business in a piano action, 
neither it, nor silicone will absorb moisture. Where did the idea that 
silicone will freeze up an action come from?


>Probably not good for pinblocks, either (though I did
>have one "technician" here swear that center pin lube
>was the BEST pinblock restorer, ever!
>      Gordon Stelter

Any particular kind of center pin lube?

Ron N



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