Richard, That is something I've never done. David Ilvedson ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: Richard Brekne <Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no> To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org> Received: Mon, 10 Jan 2005 23:06:35 +0100 Subject: Re: wax removal >Hi Folks >Thought I should mention that I've done this at least a hundred times >and have never experienced rust on the strings. The water evaporates so >fast anyways that rust hasnt a chance to get started. Good point about >making sure you skim excess wax off the surface water tho. Boil twice >anyways (second time in clean water.. yes ?? ) >Cheers >RicB >Sarah Fox wrote: >> >> If you opt for Ric's boiling method (in which the wax should melt and >> float upwards, out of the string), be sure not to pull the strings out >> of the pot through the layer of molten wax on the surface of the >> water, else the stuff will be deposited right back where you don't >> want it. Also, to prevent rusting, you can drive off the water by >> dunking briefly in acetone before drying. >> >> Have fun! :-) >> >> Peace, >> Sarah >> >> >> >> >_______________________________________________ >pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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