Trapwork lubeing

[Kent Swafford]

To taste? Do I have to?



What is the source of lanolin?


Kent


On Mar 2, 2005, at 12:16 PM, Delwin D Fandrich wrote:

> Equal amounts of lanolin, paraffin and bee's wax. Melt in a double 
> boiler and mix together. Add Teflon powder to form thick, peanut 
> butter-like paste. Cool and store in small containers. Works great and 
> lasts a long time. If it comes out too thick, reheat and add mineral 
> oil to taste.
>  
> Del
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On 
> Behalf Of Stéphane Collin
> Sent: March 02, 2005 7:36 AM
> To: Pianotech
> Subject: Trapwork lubeing
>
> Hello list.
>  
> I'm not satisfied with my current lubeing routine for trapwork.  May I 
> ask what is your's ?
> (I put Protek mpl-1 fluoropolymer grease at leather-brass contacts and 
> at felt-wood contacts, and clp at metal hinges ; I replace felt in the 
> guides and put teflon powder on the felt.  It still squeeks, dammit.)
> Also, is there a way to prevent the pianist's shoe's sole to squeek 
> against the brass pedal ?
>  
> Stéphane Collin.