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Andrea
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(4/22/01 8:18:58 pm)
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Ever
use WB40 on your cello?
My tuning keys are getting really
hard to turn. With an important audition coming up this week I
really want to make sure that they turn easily and on command
especially when it counts. So my question is, What can I put on the
little buggers to turn easily?
Thanks so much.
Andy
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 Steve
Drake
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(4/22/01 10:07:11 pm)
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Re:
Ever use WB40 on your cello?
Tuning keys? Pegs or fine tuners?
For the fine tuners I use Salchow bow lubricant to get them
spinning freely. For the pegs I use Hill peg compound. And then
spend some time rewinding your strings to get the right tension,
with the peg in the right position for tuning, if you even use them.
No WD40 used on the cello, please. I have on ocassion used
guitar fret lubricant, just for fun.
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Tracie
Price 
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(4/23/01 12:24:07 am)
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A cure
all?
I used to have a neighbor who used
WD40 on his knees.
He swore by
it.
hahahaha.
He is a cool old guy- probably pushing
80 now, who still works everyday, and watches over all his
neighbors. So who am I to judge? Maybe it holds the secret to
longevity and youthfulness!
But don't use it on your cello. 
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bridge
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(4/23/01 9:56:22 am)
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Re:
Ever use WB40 on your cello?
I have very carefully applied
readily available silicone lubricant. Any reason this may be
bad?
Edit: I mean the METAL fine tuners!
Edited by: bridge
at: 4/23/01 9:56:22 am
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playingfavorites
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(4/23/01 10:48:37 pm)
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What WD
stands for:
Water Dispersant. It is not really
for lubrication. It's somewhat oily and displaces water, helps
prevent binding and rust water causes. The silicon lubricant is
better but protect cello with cloth before applying if tuners still
installed.
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