This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Dean asked: "Tell us some more about pin driving fluid. What is it, what = does it do, =3D how do you use it? I=3D92ve heard about it, but never seen it offered = =3D anywhere." Dean etal, Pin Driving Fluid is, essentially, the base for Varnish without the = extra "driers", etc., that are added by each manufacturer. In the first = part of my career, I got the stuff from Trefz, (a now defunct supply = house. It burned down!). Then, I was able to get a very similar Resin from Rodda Paints, here in = Portland. They have since quit stocking it. (And, I'm almost out of it!) = Because of this, I have been searching around, (with some help from Dave = Peake), for a suitable replacement. I've pretty much tracked down a new = supplier. However, this new stuff reacts differently in our = application(s). As this is not a real high priority for me, I'll have to = say that it's on the back burner, at present. I'll keep y'all posted, = when I get the major details ironed out. I hope to make it available to = all. There are those who use modern type Varnish. This will work, but I don't = like the end results. (poppy pins, etc.) The main function of Pin Driving Fluid is to lubricate the wood, so that = the threads of the tuning pin do not tear wood fiber when the pin is = driven into the pin block. The end results is a consistant pin torque, = (all other things being consistant.<G>)AND the block will have a modicum = of sealer between the pin and the wood. Best Regards, Joe Garrett, R.P.T. Captain, Tool Police Squares R I ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/df/19/7b/8c/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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