Lubricating key pins without removing the keys: was RE: myths

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This is method as well. Very quick and effective. Don't forget that you can get the capstan tops and wippen saddle felt from this position as well.
Tom Servinsky, RPT
> 
> From: "Jason Kanter" <jasonkanter at gmail.com>
> Date: 2006/12/25 Mon AM 12:42:15 EST
> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Subject: Re: Lubricating key pins without removing the keys: was RE: myths
> 
> I've been trying to visualize how you could possibly be lubricating the
> center pins this way, and suddenly realized you must be talking about only
> the front rail pins - yes?
> Jason Kanter
> 
> 
> On 12/24/06, David Love <davidlovepianos at comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > There is a way to lubricate the key pins quickly and without removing the
> > keys.  Just slide the action out and stand it straight up with the back
> > rail
> > resting on the key bed.  Using a hypo oiler put a drop or two of Protek
> > directly on the key pin.  It will wick up to the top of the key and
> > provide
> > a nice and instant lubrication.  For the sharps you have to use the bombs
> > away method so good aim is required.  But once you get the hang of it a
> > couple of drops for each key is all it takes.  The entire action can be
> > done
> > in about five minutes (or less), lubricate the knuckles with Teflon powder
> > (1 minute) and you're done.
> >
> > David Love
> > davidlovepianos at comcast.net
> > www.davidlovepianos.com
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On
> > Behalf
> > Of Farrell
> > Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 8:23 PM
> > To: Pianotech List
> > Subject: Re: myths
> >
> > No, I would lubricate the entire pin, from top to bottom. I'm not sure
> > where
> >
> > you are headed with your comment.
> >
> > My point was to ask whether the technician made a common practice of
> > removing all the keys to lubricate and including that service within
> > his/her
> >
> > normal "tuning fee". As Terry Peterson pointed out, if the standard tuning
> > fee is high enough, then go for it if you feel that is providing optimal
> > service. However, most technicians have a standard tuning fee that
> > incorporates little more than a basic tuning (hey, I remove the fallboard
> > on
> >
> > grands and clear out the debris, etc., etc).
> >
> > The point here is, for $75 or $100+ (depending on location) are you going
> > to
> >
> > do a good tuning AND remove the action from a grand and remove the stack
> > and
> >
> > remove the keys and lubricate and put it all back together for just your
> > tuning fee?
> >
> > Sorry, not me.
> >
> > Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!
> >
> > Terry Farrell
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > > If you were going to lubricate the keypins where do you think you would
> > do
> >
> > > that?   At the bottom of the key?
> > >
> > > David Ilvedson, RPT
> > > Pacifica, CA  94044
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original message ----------------------------------------
> > >>As in remove all the keys and lubricate keypins? No additional fee? You
> > >>can't be serious!
> > >
> > >>Terry Farrell
> > >
> > >>----- Original Message -----
> > >>> <<My standard tuning fee includes removing action and keys, cleaning
> > out
> > >>> all
> > >>> debris, lubricating keypins, where required, and checking for foreign
> > >>> objects.
> > >>> Compliments of the season to all,
> > >>> Bruce Browning - The Piano Tuner.>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> I hope your "standard tuning fee" is at least $250! My "standard
> > tuning
> > >>> fee" consists of a "standard tuning."
> > >>>
> > >>> Terry Peterson
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
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