This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Wimblees@aol.com=20 To: pianotech@ptg.org=20 Sent: May 31, 2003 10:27 AM Subject: Re: Blood as a Pin Driving Fluid In a message dated 5/31/03 11:12:45 AM Central Daylight Time, = pianobuilders@olynet.com writes: After extensive testing we have determined that blood dripped into = the tuning pin holes does not adversely affect tuning pin torque. In = sufficient quantities--it only takes a few drops so don't get carried away--it = serves as an excellent pin driving fluid. It seems to function as a = lubricant between the pin and the wood fibers helping to prevent excessive = damage to the fibers as the pin is driven home. As it dries tuning pin torque = comes back up nicely giving a nice smooth feel to the tuning pins as the = piano is tuned. Any residue dripped onto the plate can easily be wiped off with a = damp cloth. Keep several handy. Del While we're on this subject, is there any truth to the rumor that dead = skin and blood on bridg pins, will actually help render the strings over = the bridge. Wim=20 No. Once it gets in between the string and the top of the bridge and = crusts over it causes a buzzing sound that is hard to get rid of. Del ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/ab/05/1b/a2/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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