[pianotech] Scary Experience

[pianolover 88]

Best idea would be to sell a restringing job! Go to the source of the problem. 

Terry Peterson



From: imatunr at srvinet.com
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2008 21:13:22 -0700
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Scary Experience










Hypo oiler Goose Juice at all upper termination contact 
points.
 
Joe Goss RPT
Mother Goose Tools
imatunr at srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: 
  pianolover 88 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2008 8:11 
  PM
  Subject: Re: [pianotech] Scary 
  Experience
  
Brush protek on the string area on either side of the capo, and 
  also on the underfelt where the strings pass over it. You could also try 
  removing as much rust as possible from the bearing points using Quad-0 steel 
  wool. Do this first before applying the protek.

Terry 
  Peterson





  
  

  
  Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2008 18:59:27 -0800
From: toddpianoworks at att.net
To: 
  pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: [pianotech] Scary Experience


  
    
    
      
        So today I tuned a Baldwin grand that had rusty strings.  The 
        rust wasn't throughout the strings just in splotches along each 
        string.  When I got to the high treble I could not control the 
        movement of the pitch as I was tuning and that was one of the worst 
        feelings!  When I wanted to turn the hammer a little bit, I heard a 
        loud 'snap' and the pitch got away from me and went way sharp.  I 
        am assuming this is due the capo bar binding on the strings due to the 
        rust?  Anyway, what is the best approach to this type of 
        situation?  I am almost ashamed to say, but that tuning today 
        was at best, second rate, only because I was kind of nervous about not 
        having control of what I was doing and possible string breakage.
         
        Thank you,


        TODD PIANO 
        WORKS 
Matthew 
        Todd, Piano Technician 
(979) 
        248-9578
        http://www.toddpianoworks.com

  
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