Finishing question...Doug M.

[James Grebe]

Hi Brian,
That is how they got the blond effect in the fifties.  They used lime as a
filler to make the grain white.  It is a bummer to wash out when you
refinish them.
                           James Grebe
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-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Trout <btrout@desupernet.net>
To: pianotech@ptg.org <pianotech@ptg.org>
Date: Wednesday, October 13, 1999 8:04 PM
Subject: Re: Finishing question...Doug M.


>Hi Doug,
>
>I know it's an old thread, but I wondered if you might elaborate on this
one
>a little bit.
>
>> A thin layer of drywall compound fills pours too.  Easily sanded smooth
>and
>> takes color great.
>> Doug Mahard
>
> What kind of procedure would you use to apply the compound?
>
>I was just wondering how the finished product might look.  On my finishing
>projects to date, I've used a black or dark brown wood filler to fill the
>pores, which gives a nice contrast and character to the wood.  If I used
>drywall compound, would it tend to stain lighter or darker than the
>surrounding mahogany?  Or would it be pretty much the same color?  Could I
>add a coloring agent to the drywall compound that wouldn't interfere with
>it's hardening?
>
>I was talking to a buddy of mine that does a lot of refinishing, and he
>asked if I would inquire about it further.  And since it might be of
>interest to others, I decided to post it on the list.
>
>Any input?
>
>I look forward to hearing from you.
>
>Best wishes,
>
>Brian Trout
>Quarryville, PA
>btrout@desupernet.net
>
>