Bamboo Needles, Wax and other lubricants

[barnettrp21122]

I've tried the Minwax wood hardener with no apparent improvement. I didn't thin it, though, and maybe I could have soaked the bamboo longer.
Bob

[ALVES]

Thinning it should improve absorption as in my experience the stuff is lightly gloopy ...
It seams that traditional doping means soaking for long period so I would suggest experimentation.

[ALVES]

An update in record lubrication. Now I have had my Expert machine a few months and only using Bamboo , i have had generally very good results , especially after cleaning records .. I have found with worn and stubborn records that a light application of microcrystaline wax can improve traction immensely ,but need experimentation . Certainly it is true that you need to train some records to play with fibre .

[chikukai]

I use Ibota natural wax for polishing and lubricating 78rpm, which really works with fiber needles.

Hi,

Where do I go about purchasing Ibota wax?

-Kevin

http://www.ebay.com/usr/hmv203?_trksid= ... 1543.l2754


hmv203 has Ibota wax powder. I have never tried it myself, but have bought bamboo needles from this seller with which I was quite happy, very well made.