[CAUT] lubing ponder

[David Ilvedson]

I take the pins and put them in a short Nalgene bottle...wide and squat...clear.   Each labeled, but I haven't tried acetone (dangerous stuff) or protek for storage...I have never had a pin discolor here in the SF area.   I think, though, I go through them too fast...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Keith Roberts" <keithspiano at gmail.com>
To: caut at ptg.org
Received: 8/18/2009 7:35:53 AM
Subject: Re: [CAUT] lubing ponder


>I like soaking them in acetone to remove any production chemicals and
>oils that are left or put on the pins so they don't corrode in the box. Then
>give them a dose of protek because it is anti vedigris.

>Keith Roberts

>On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 6:45 AM, G Cousins <cousins_gerry at msn.com> wrote:

>> Gang,
>> Pondering......
>> Has anyone ever considered pre-treating the pins (action not tuning)prior
>> to repinning?
>> Perhaps just a shot of spray or putting the pin a bath.. CPL/Pro-Tec etc.
>> before inserting.
>> May or may not have benefit for long term. Yes, some bushing is graphite
>> enhanced but most is not.
>> Looking forward to discussion pros and cons.
>> Gerry C
>> West Chester University of PA
>>
>>