Old wire, was: strings - not done yet

[Jason Kanter]

As for me ... I have a box of old coils of piano wire that were new in the
1970s. I haven't yet had occasion to use any recently (since 1980 or so), so
I'd like some advice about them. If I see rust spots on them, should I
discard? If they appear clean, will they nevertheless be too accustomed to
their 4" radius to be any good as new replacement strings? And if I need to
buy a new set, which is the best supply source for piano wire?
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2003 7:02 PM
Subject: Re: strings - not done yet


I've had my treble strings in a tool box in my car trunk for 5 years now.
Not a speck of rust or an apparent corrosion. Nice and shiny. I suspect
because it is often sunny here in Florida, my trunk tends to be warm and
thus the RH stays low.

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message -----
From: "Charles Neuman" <piano@charlesneuman.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2003 3:44 PM
Subject: strings - not done yet


> I forgot to ask about rusting. One person said he doesn't keep his strings
> in his car because they would rust. Most other people like to have their
> strings with them. If you DO keep your strings with you, what is the best
> way to prevent rust, aside from spraying them with WD-40? (I know, I know,
> don't panic. I would never do that.)
>
> Would a zip lock bag help?
>
> Charles Neuman
> PTG Assoc, Long Island
>
>
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