Blood as a Pin Driving Fluid

[Avery Todd]

Thanks Del, I love it!

Avery

At 09:10 AM 05/31/03 -0700, you wrote:

>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Avery Todd" <avery@ev1.net>
>To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Sent: May 31, 2003 2:38 AM
>Subject: Re: Soundboard #001
>
>
> > Ron,
> >
> > "My" problem when stringing isn't bleeding on the soundboard. It's
> > bleeding in the tuning pin area, where it's more noticeable! :-)
>
>
>Avery,
>
>After extensive testing we have determined that blood dripped into the
>tuning pin holes does not adversely affect tuning pin torque. In sufficient
>quantities--it only takes a few drops so don't get carried away--it serves
>as an excellent pin driving fluid. It seems to function as a lubricant
>between the pin and the wood fibers helping to prevent excessive damage to
>the fibers as the pin is driven home. As it dries tuning pin torque comes
>back up nicely giving a nice smooth feel to the tuning pins as the piano is
>tuned.
>
>Any residue dripped onto the plate can easily be wiped off with a damp
>cloth. Keep several handy.
>
>Del
>
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