[pianotech] Use of McLube

[Michael Magness]

On Sun, Mar 1, 2009 at 6:37 PM, William R. Monroe <bill at a440piano.net>wrote:

> Hi joe,
>
> Sorry about the name thing - should have noticed the hyphen.  Yes, you'll
> always find disagreement on the use of lubes etc.  Doesn't necessarily make
> right or wrong just different.  Everyone has their favorites.  I would
> suggest that CLP is for centers while prolube is more appropriate for
> keypins & capstans though.  As always, YMMV.
>
> William R. Monroe
>
>
>
> On Mar 1, 2009, at 3:34 PM, "Norton-McElroy" <
> nortonmcelroy25 at centurytel.net> wrote:
>
> Thanks Mr. Monroe,
>>
>> Sì capisco!  The main reason I ask about this lube is that I am seeing a
>> lot
>> of disagreement on the use of lubes in general.  For example, CLP or
>> McLube
>> on the keypins and capstans, versus nothing at all, or only teflon on the
>> cloth.  (And about that name: my email address causes this problem a lot;
>> my
>> name is Joe McElroy-wife's name is Norton) :)
>>
>> Joe
>>
>> Hi Norton,
>>>
>>> The 1708L is a substitute for DAG on bridge tops (if you choose to coat
>>> your bridge tops), and also works on jack tips, rep levers.  It's fine,
>>> and
>>> yes, burnishing is helpful.  If you want to get carried away, resurface
>>> the
>>> jack tips/balanciers by sanding to p600 or above prior to applying the
>>> 1708L.
>>>
>>> And yes, Absolutely strings off the bridge.  It is meant to be applied
>>> during rebuilding when the bridge is clear of strings and bridge pins.
>>> Coat, re-notch, repin, restring.  Capisce?  Enjoy the experience.
>>>
>>> William R. Monroe
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
Hi Joe,

I have used the McLube at the suggestion of Don Mannino, on keypins as well
as rep levers and jacks. In his comments to me he did not suggest any lubes
for the capstans, just carefully polishing them.
IMHO if an action center is sticking I prefer to diagnose the problem and
proceed accordingly rather than squirt someting on it.

As for knuckles a thorough dusting/burnishing into them of teflon powder
using a fine artist brush will suffice.

Good luck and welcome,

Mike

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Michael Magness
Magness Piano Service
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www.IFixPianos.com
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