applying teflon powder

[Andrew and Rebeca Anderson]

Avery,
Given a temperature well in excess of 500 F. Teflon will break down 
into constituent parts that are very problematic.  I would not use it 
in cookware, many do though, I'm concerned about the odd pot left to 
melt on the stove and pouring toxins into the air.  As to the powder 
being toxic to people? not unless they burn the piano (plenty of 
other toxins will come out then too) or have a "Lava-Boy" metabolism 
well over 500 degree F.

Andrew Anderson

At 03:31 PM 2/22/2007, you wrote:
>This is the first time I've heard of any "toxicity" from
>Teflon powder. Do you have any proof of that? I really
>doubt it or Bill wouldn't be selling it!!!!!!!!
>
>Avery
>
>At 12:23 PM 2/22/2007, you wrote:
>>Ric B uses the powder in suspension with Protek. I've
>>done that, and it works very well. Overall, I'm trying
>>to get away from Teflon-type lubes, because of serious
>>toxicity/ mutagenic concerns. But, if you're going to
>>use it, in suspension allows you to paint it on
>>buckskin, etc., with fewer inhalation concerns.
>>      Thump
>>
>>P.S. I haven't tried "Goose-Juice", but have been
>>assured that it is Teflon free.
>>
>>
>>--- Andrew and Rebeca  Anderson <anrebe at sbcglobal.net>
>>wrote:
>>
>> > William,
>> > I use a felt mute cut down to a little short of the
>> > length of the
>> > bushing opening.  Seems to work well.  Just don't
>> > re-use it as a mute...
>> >
>> > Andrew Anderson
>> >
>> > At 09:01 PM 2/20/2007, you wrote:
>> > >Hello Kind List,
>> > >
>> > >Kind of a two-part question here.  First, when
>> > rebushing, I
>> > >typically finish with lubricating both the keypins
>> > as well as the
>> > >bushings.  Anyone lubricate just one or the other
>> > or do most do
>> > >both?  I usually use TFL-50 Dry on the pins (and
>> > capstans for that
>> > >matter) and Teflon powder in the bushings.
>> > >
>> > >Second part: anyone have any slick ideas for
>> > applying Teflon powder
>> > >to key bushings?  I currently "paint it" in with a
>> > small artist
>> > >brush, but I wonder if there isn't something more
>> > elegant.  Does
>> > >anyone keep a bottle of Teflon powder in suspension
>> > with something
>> > >like goose juice or protek?  Any problems with
>> > doing that?
>> > >
>> > >The never-ending quest for shop harmony
>> > continues......
>> > >
>> > >Thanks,
>> > >William R. Monroe
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>>
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