[philicorda]

On Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:29:50 +0000, GregS wrote:


No one really explained whats squeaking. Sounds like metal to metal
to me. So whats my favorite lubs. For metal, just about anything will temporarily
stop or reduce squeeking. If I was there, I think the best product is a TFE
spray I use. I think it was by Solder Seal, and comes out foamy and thick.
Not a dry lube only, but is pretty heavy duty, and can flow into joints.
For some reason, I want to try to use Trumpet valve oil. I think its silicone
based, but its something thats frequently around.

In my dodgy old upright piano it was wood on wood that was squeaking.
Rubbing some beeswax into the rubbing parts sorted it out.

If the pushrods are thumping/squeaking and not doing anything till
the pedals are pushed down a centimetre or so, then you can turn the
adjustment bolts on them and the pedals till the action works better.
When there's no adjustment, stuffing a bit of tissue in where the top of
the pedal meets the body can help.


greg