So, if I understand the stuff on the internet, which Sarah seems to have accurately summarized, the PFOE used in the production of Teflon is the dangerous stuff, and is not present or released by Teflon powder at normal temperatures. We and our customers have nothing to fear but fear itself (which, unfortunately, is enough to impact piano sale prices?). It would be nice if PTG had a science review committee to look at things like this and make formal recommendations to the membership. I would like to have something other than internet virtual reality to show Mrs. Jones when she claims her piano has been ruined and turned into a toxic waste Love Canal because I lubed the knuckles with Teflon. I don't want to buy her piano, nor get sued for a birth defect. Just two weeks ago I used my piano kit teflon to lube the wheels for an entire Cub Pack's Pinewood Derby race. I just love getting email suggesting I've potentially poisoned a future generation. I "know" it just ain't so, but sure would like to be able to point to some documentation. There is a very nice letter in the archives about cast iron plate breakage which saved a tuner (many tuners) from such mental and legal grief. Can we have a similar paper for teflon? Anyone in the PTG leadership looking for a good value-added project for the membership? Greg Graham Brodheadsville, PA __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
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