Re: [Harp-L] sticky slides

[Harp Explorer <harpexplorer1@xxxxxxxxx>]

I've occasionally rubbed a beeswax candle on something which needed
lubrication.

Is there an advantage to the floor wax over rubbing edges with a candle?


On Tue, Sep 2, 2014 at 10:30 AM, Vern <jevern@xxxxxxx> wrote:

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> On Sep 1, 2014, at 10:24 AM, JON KIP <jon@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > Yes, Vern, I see that I did forget your floor polish method, sorry,
> thanks for the reminder.  I do have a can of it here, and have tried it
> (once) with no real thoughtful testing, I think I just wanted to see how it
> tasted.
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> I have been finding off-label uses for Johnsonâs wax since I helped my
> kids win trophies by using it to lubricate the wheels of little âPinewood
> Derbyâ race cars in the '60âs.
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> It has very little taste or odor if you use it sparingly, polish it well,
> and give it some time for the solvents to evaporate.  I inquired about its
> possible toxicity.  Johnsonâs said that it wouldnât taste very good but
> that eating a spoonful would not harm you.  If the amount used in a
> harmonica were harmful, polishing a floor with it would be fatal.
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> I believe that it is very effective under valves.  On a slide it is like
> chicken soupâcanât hurt and might help.
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