Paul, The methyl ethyl keytone is in some cans of laquer in the shop!  It's interesting to see what is in all this stuff; methyl isobutyl keyton, toluene, xylene, ethyl benzene, nitrocelluose, etc. It makes me more aware of the poisons in our shops and will be more attentive to wearing a mask when working with the stuff.  The laquer was here when I started at UNL.  I've heard one can use it in voicing, but I prefer sanding sealer and acetone, not any safer, but I like the results.  (Thank you Wally!)  Actually, I hardly do any outside tunings anymore as my position is full time and then some. Best, Paul T. Williams RPT Piano Technician School of Music University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 68588 pwilliams4@unl.edu <table width=100%> <tr valign=top> <td width=40%>paulrevenkojones@aol.com Sent by: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org 04/01/2008 02:08 PM <table border> <tr valign=top> <td bgcolor=white> <div align=center>Please respond to Pianotech List <pianotech@ptg.org></div></table> <td width=59%> <table width=100%> <tr valign=top> <td> <div align=right>To</div> <td>pianotech@ptg.org <tr valign=top> <td> <div align=right>cc</div> <td> <tr valign=top> <td> <div align=right>Subject</div> <td>Re: "Normally" carried chemicals</table> <table> <tr valign=top> <td> <td></table> </table> Paul, this is presumably for voicing? Paul methyl ethyl keytone -----Original Message----- From: Paul T Williams <pwilliams4@unlnotes.unl.edu> To: Pianotech List <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 1:29 pm Subject: Re: "Normally" carried chemicals How ironic you bring up chemicals!  I'm compiling my MSDS and EHS list of various stuff I have in the shop and am cleaning out my safety metal cabinet. Anyhoo, when going out side the music bldg I like to carry the following in those small hypoo oiler bottles and small containers;  acetone, teflon powder, McLube 1708L and 444, Alcohol: H2O 50:50,  acetone:sanding sealer 8:1, a spray bottle of Formula 409, Lysol cleaning wipes (good for plastic keys), CA glue, Titebond II, and PVC_E glue. I'm sure I'm forgetting something...probably sniffed too much methyl ethyl keytone and petroleum distillates today! Paul <table width=100%> <tr valign=top> <td width=51%>Bobb Craig <<a href=mailto:bpts@cheqnet.net>bpts@cheqnet.net</a>> Sent by: <a href="mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org">pianotech-bounces@ptg.org</a> 04/01/2008 12:15 PM <table> <tr valign=top> <td bgcolor=white> <div align=center>Please respond to Pianotech List <<a href=mailto:pianotech@ptg.org>pianotech@ptg.org</a>></div></table> <td width=48%> <table width=100%> <tr valign=top> <td width=22%> <div align=right>To</div> <td width=77%><a href=mailto:pianotech@ptg.org>pianotech@ptg.org</a> <tr valign=top> <td> <div align=right>cc</div> <td> <tr valign=top> <td> <div align=right>Subject</div> <td>"Normally" carried chemicals</table> <table> <tr valign=top> <td> <td></table> </table> <tt> I am just wondering what the "normal" Piano Technicians toolbox has in it for chemicals. I realize that everyone (from reading the list) has their own favorite "types" of products (and that information is OK as well). But what I am really wondering is, if the is a general consensus of the kind of products carried, and the uses for those carried? Thanks, Bobb</tt> <hr>Planning your summer road trip? Check out <a href="http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000015" target=_blank>AOL Travel Guides</a>.