<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>In a message dated 5/25/02 3:03:15 PM !!!First Boot!!!, davidlovepianos@earthlink.net writes:
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<BR><BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">What is everyone's substance of choice for painting on the flange for pinblock fitting. I've used carpenters chalk mixed with water and graphite powder mixed with alcohol, but would really like to find something that transfers better.</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=3 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0">
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<BR>I use that Blue Carpenter's chalk, but I have never mixed it with water. I just rub it on the flange, and the powder will transfer nicely to the block with a sharp blow. If you have difficulty with the fitting, you might need to rub some more chalk on the flange, but one application is usually enough.
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<BR>I don't use this on Steinway grands, however. The graphite that's on there is enough for any pin block fitting.
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<BR>Wim
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