On 13-Sep-99, Mechanical Music Digest wrote:

> From: john@page1.swinternet.co.uk.geentroep (John Page, UK)
> To: "Articles MMD" <rolls@foxtail.com>
> Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 01:01:48 +0100
>
> Subject: Lubricating Connecting Rods
>
> Art Reblitz had me in stitches while reading his piece on the groaning
> connecting rods. I have always used gear oil for this application, and
> also for the wood bearings for keyframes. These are soaked in the oil
> for about two days prior to assembly.

I have used PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) successfully as a lubricant
for wood. It is available as an aerosol spray, or as solid block. It is
the same stuff as is used in non-stick pans.  [ Teflon ? ]

A good technique is to make small hollows in the sleeve and embed little
blocks of PTFE so that they are just proud of the surface.

I have not tried this in any musical instruments, but it could be worth
considering.

Regards

Don Cox
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