Is there a CA downside?

[TOM DRISCOLL]

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Richard Morgan 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 9:06 AM
  Subject: Is there a CA downside?


  I've been reading lots about the benefits of CA, how much to use, and how to apply it.  As one trained by folks who do not dope the tuning pins--and they make a good case--I wonder if there is a downside to using CA.  It seems that the majority of responders on the list use it when they think necessary.

  I look forward to 'hearing' some responses.

  Richard
      
      Richard,
      This is not doping.
      The confusion comes from the old time use of glycerine based agents that helped a bit then joined the enemy .
      Ca is not for every piano, but a generic piano that will never support the investment in a proper rebuild is our prime candidate.
      I CAed a Brambach last week and this piano is now tunable.
      Downside? Sure,  1 Don't slop it all over the place
                                     2 Don't stick yourself to a winter spinet
                                         ( those things are too heavy to carry and don't fit in a toyota)
                                      3 Seriously, The stuff stinks! Use great ventilation !
                                         I use fan on the piano and a box fan in the nearest window
                                       4 Back to point 1, A few ounces will usually do the trick.
                                          IMHO less is best.
      Tom Driscoll RPT
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