[CAUT] Steinway Technical

[Alan McCoy]

Hi Andrew,

> 
> Seems to me I've seen on this list something you can chuck up in your
> drill and polish center rail pins fast with.  Anyone make one for
> sale?  I've got another technical coming up...
Jim Coleman, Jr sells an aluminum version. You can make one easily with a
drill press, a 3" length of 3/4" dowel and rod stock. Rod goes into one end
of the dowel to serve as a shank for your drill as you clean the pins. Drill
out the other end of the dowel with a 1/2" bit to a depth of about 2" or so.
Fill this hole with hammer felt that you have cut with a 1/2" hole saw. Use
a 9/64" bit with the hole saw to drill out a hole for the balance rail pins.
Be sure to cover the punchings with newsprint or cheesecloth or something so
the punchings don't get all mucked up with the Flitz.

> 
> Do you lubricate after polishing with Flitz?  Or does the "no
> residue" rust preventer provide adequate lubrication?  Is ProLube
> follow-up unnecessary?

I use McLube either sprayed or brushed on the pins after Flitzing them. I
also lube bushings and balance hole with teflon powder as described by
others.
> 
> It is surprising how some improvements in the keys can add up to such
> a delightful improvement when playing.  (Key-dip was way deep so I
> tried out some Wurzens on the front rail.  Still have lots of
> after-touch and just need to refine dip a little.)
> 
> Andrew Anderson
> 

Alan

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