Elian, Don't you EVEN try to tell me you've never restrung a piano without "pricking" yourself at least once!!!!!! I'm talking about bleeding a little! Avery At 02:10 PM 05/31/03 -0700, you wrote: >Is this serious? > >Del and Wim have you got in mind opening a new Piano >>----- Original Message ----- >>From: <mailto:Wimblees@aol.com>Wimblees@aol.com >>To: <mailto:pianotech@ptg.org>pianotech@ptg.org >>Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2003 10:27 >>Subject: Re: Blood as a Pin Driving Fluid >> >>In a message dated 5/31/03 11:12:45 AM Central Daylight Time, >><mailto:pianobuilders@olynet.com>pianobuilders@olynet.com writes: >> >>>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 >> >> >>While we're on this subject, is there any truth to the rumor that dead >>skin and blood on bridg pins, will actually help render the strings over >>the bridge. >> >>Wim
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