Sealing Pinblocks

[gordon stelter]

So sealant that got into the newly drilled holes was
not considered a problem? I'm not saying that it
should be. Just asking.
    Speaking of which: Where did the "driving fluid"
discussion go ? Was there any consensus on a currently
available product and its method of application ?
    Thump

--- James Grebe <pianoman@accessus.net> wrote:

> Back in the early 60's when I was an apprentice all
> new blocks were sprayed 
> with lacquer sealer before and after drilling.  That
> was at Aeolian Co. of 
> MO
> James Grebe
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "gordon stelter" <lclgcnp@yahoo.com>
> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004 12:27 PM
> Subject: Re: Cracked Lid
> 
> 
> > Evaporation of volatile components. Bacterial
> decay. (
> > See J.Garret's post about brittle action parts. )
> > Granted this would be less a factor in a veneered
> and
> > sealed component. But a definite  possibility, I
> > think.
> >    You have probably observed how  many open-faced
> > blocks are in better shape than their covered
> > counterparts? I think this has a lot to do with
> the
> > varnish on them. Perhaps we should varnish our new
> > blocks befor installing?
> > ( If we believe in doing top-notch work, vs.
> planned
> > obsolescnce, that is, as do I! )
> >     Thump
> >
>


		
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