In a message dated 4/27/2006 1:53:45 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Graphite used for locks (or a pencil lead) is the choice du jour. The wax idea would serve a similar function as the graphite and indeed one could use a chunk of bakers paraffin too (found in the baking aisle of your grocer). Hi, To add to the confusion .... pencil lead contains clay which is an abrasive, however, many use and recommend it. Candle wax can also be used and is more easily available than baker's paraffin. Bottom line ... it don't make hill 'o beans. Use whatcha' got. If it's grease, be careful not to get it on your white tux shirt or blouse. If it's pencil lead, be prepared to have the worn ring replaced in about 60-70 years. Common sense .... if it's dark like pencil lead, grease or graphite, it will probably stain. If it's greasy like grease, oil or candle wax, it will attract dirt and will probably stain. Just be careful. IMHO, the threads should be lub'ed with something simply to keep the threads from seizing. The horn may be damaged trying to remove a stuck bell .... not to mention the embarrassment of having to carry the horn to the car in one hand and the cut bell case in the other. I use candle wax. Now .... can we get back to which oil is best and which beer is the favorite among horn players? Regards, Jerry in Kansas City ;-)) _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
