Re: [HG] teflon powder

[Hamilton (Steve or Heidi)]

Tripoli powder is an abrasive, whereas teflon is used for its lubricity.  Perhaps Tripoli powder could smooth surfaces enough to make them slide better.   A word of caution regarding the teflon powder - if you smoke, clean your hands well first.  I worked with several people who got VERY ill because of the teflon residue on their hands.  After the company instituted the clean-hands-before-smoking policy, no one got sick again.  Teflon is PTFE, the F being Fluoro, which when heated gives off fluorine gas.  Very toxic (which is why bird owners should never cook with non-stick cookware).  Don't get those keys cooking on fast tunes!   ----- Original Message ----- From: Jon Redpath To: hg@hurdygurdy.com Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 4:47 AM Subject: Re: [HG] teflon powder Have you ever used tripoli powder, its excellent when I am doing final polishing on violins and gives a glass like finish?   JON Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com