Steve Grattan wrote: > We rebuild pianos/player pianos and reed organs and have been using the > glass bead blasting method for cleaning everything from wippens to pedal > rods for two plus years. It is the best system for cleaning parts BEFORE > they are rebuilt/releathered that I have ever seen. I built the bead > blasting booth that Bill Spurlock published plans for in the Journal and > use medium (140 grit) beads. > > (snip, snip) > > Steve Grattan, Associate > lostchordclinic@ameritech.net -------------------------------------------- Before building our bead blasting box, I checked with Bill for any last minute updates on his design. He suggested that instead of building his we should check into a design offered by: TIP Tools & Equipment PO Box 649 Canfield OH 44406-9984, Phone 330.533-3384 Fax 330.533-2876 Order Phone 800.321-9260 http://www.tiptools.com These folks kind of specialize in abrasive blasting equipment and supplies. We ordered Cabinet Plans #6600 for $7.50, built it with a few modifications and have been quite happy with it. We also got all of our supplies from them. Their prices were fair and their service has been excellent. Regards, Del
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