Proper Approach? - CA pinblock repairs

BSimon1234@AOL.COM BSimon1234@AOL.COM
Mon, 22 Mar 1999 04:12:42 EST


I am firmly convinced that CA treatment of  pinblocks improves torque, in most
instances, by a lot! ( Except on pianos  treated with Garfield's Pintite
treatment.
I would NEVER use Garfields pintite solution on a piano, or buy one that had
been treated with it except as a complete rebuild.)

I also have had success, but not anywhere near as dramatic, using glycerin and
alcohol treatment with some pin tapping. Many of the pianos I treated this way
fifteen years ago are still holding.



My question is this:

In your opinions ---- Has CA treatment for torque completely supplanted the
glycerin/alcohol treatment, or is there a middle ground where glycerin might
be used on the first go-around, and then 15 years later CA treatment when
needed again? 

 I personally think that for very low torque values, CA is the only way to go.
I am just not sure whether or not to NEVER use the old treatment again.

I would appreciate any opinions.

Thank you,

Bill Simon
Phoenix
  


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