Glad you like the idea. I think Geoff suggested a hemostat - that's good too. I've never thought of using mineral oil. I could imagine it works for some purposes, although I can't think what, but I would be concerned about its becoming sticky-sludgy. Does it? How long does it stay lubricious? Also, how slippery is it? Nothing is slipperier than teflon, which inclines me toward Protek-like stuff. Mineral oil, undiluted, is pretty high viscosity, but I've never thinned it, and have no idea really what it's like in a thinner film. I would also be concerned how its characteristics might change over time. What have you used it for, and how has it worked? -Mark Phil Bondi wrote: > I have been following this thread with some interest simply because I > seem to see pianos requiring this treatment in spurts. > > I really really like the tweezers/felt idea..for me, tip of the month! > > But - is there anyone out there who, like me, uses a 4:1 mixture of > Naptha/Mineral Oil for their lubricating purposes? > > Or - for those who are more chemically inclined than me, can you tell me > a reason why this mixture is not a good idea? > > I have used this idea since Day 2 of "The Rook's Reality Revelation" > process with no adverse affects that I am aware of. > > I am very aware of the ProLube - Protek - Juice Goose products, but have > not felt the need to pursue these. > > Thanks, > > -Phil Bondi(Fl)
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