String bearing point lubrication

[Mark Schecter]

Glad you like the idea. I think Geoff suggested a hemostat - that's good 
too.

I've never thought of using mineral oil. I could imagine it works for 
some purposes, although I can't think what, but I would be concerned 
about its becoming sticky-sludgy. Does it? How long does it stay lubricious?

Also, how slippery is it? Nothing is slipperier than teflon, which 
inclines me toward Protek-like stuff. Mineral oil, undiluted, is pretty 
high viscosity, but I've never thinned it, and have no idea really what 
it's like in a thinner film. I would also be concerned how its 
characteristics might change over time.

What have you used it for, and how has it worked?

-Mark


Phil Bondi wrote:
> I have been following this thread with some interest simply because I 
> seem to see pianos requiring this treatment in spurts.
> 
> I really really like the tweezers/felt idea..for me, tip of the month!
> 
> But - is there anyone out there who, like me,  uses a 4:1 mixture of 
> Naptha/Mineral Oil for their lubricating purposes?
> 
> Or - for those who are more chemically inclined than me, can you tell me 
> a reason why this mixture is not a good idea?
> 
> I have used this idea since Day 2 of  "The Rook's Reality Revelation" 
> process with no adverse affects that I am aware of.
> 
> I am very aware of the ProLube - Protek - Juice Goose products, but have 
> not felt the need to pursue these.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> -Phil Bondi(Fl)