[pianotech] Re VJ Lube

[paul bruesch]

I'm curious why less lanolin? Does it have some undesirable property that we
should avoid?

And do you actually mean 3:1 PJ to lanolin (which isn't the same as "1/2
that amount"!) or 2:1 PJ to lanolin??

Thanks,
Paul Bruesch
Stillwater, MN

On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 10:31 AM, Joseph Garrett
<joegarrett at earthlink.net>wrote:

>  "VJ Lube
>
> 1 part pure Lanolin
> 1 part petroleum jelly
> Talc
>
> Heat in a coffee can in a pan of water until it's turned to liquid.
> Add as much talc as it will absorb.
> Store in the small film containers."
> Too much Lanolin, IME! Best do 1/2 that amount. Also, the best vessel for
> doing the 'melting' is a baby food jar inside a glue pot or coffee warmer
> setup.
> Modern version:
> 1/2 part pure Lanolin, (Pharmacies have it)
> 1 1/2 parts Vasoline Petroleum Jelly
> Microfine Teflon Powder
>
> Hope that helps,
> Joe
>
> Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)
> Captain, Tool Police
> Squares R I
>
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