Ric B uses the powder in suspension with Protek. I've done that, and it works very well. Overall, I'm trying to get away from Teflon-type lubes, because of serious toxicity/ mutagenic concerns. But, if you're going to use it, in suspension allows you to paint it on buckskin, etc., with fewer inhalation concerns. Thump P.S. I haven't tried "Goose-Juice", but have been assured that it is Teflon free. --- Andrew and Rebeca Anderson <anrebe at sbcglobal.net> wrote: > William, > I use a felt mute cut down to a little short of the > length of the > bushing opening. Seems to work well. Just don't > re-use it as a mute... > > Andrew Anderson > > At 09:01 PM 2/20/2007, you wrote: > >Hello Kind List, > > > >Kind of a two-part question here. First, when > rebushing, I > >typically finish with lubricating both the keypins > as well as the > >bushings. Anyone lubricate just one or the other > or do most do > >both? I usually use TFL-50 Dry on the pins (and > capstans for that > >matter) and Teflon powder in the bushings. > > > >Second part: anyone have any slick ideas for > applying Teflon powder > >to key bushings? I currently "paint it" in with a > small artist > >brush, but I wonder if there isn't something more > elegant. Does > >anyone keep a bottle of Teflon powder in suspension > with something > >like goose juice or protek? Any problems with > doing that? > > > >The never-ending quest for shop harmony > continues...... > > > >Thanks, > >William R. Monroe > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Yahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#news
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