piano refinishing

[Greg Newell]

Count me in Tommy! I'm all ea... 'er eyes!

Greg Newell


At 10:15 PM 6/4/2002, you wrote:
>To all my "list" of friends,
>       It don't take no rocket scientist to determine that refinishing and
>rebuilding ain't got nothing in common. Refinishing and tuning ain't got
>nothing in common either. Tuning and rebuilding has nothing in common. BUT
>for me, I decided to learn it all to the best of my ability. I consider my
>self a triple threat....a tuner...a rebuilder...and refinisher. The bottom
>line is money.  I have made good money doing all three. When one is slow the
>other is busy and visa versa. Sometimes it all is busy at once. And then I
>think I need a vacation. I am thankful I have the ability to do all three
>facets of this business for they all three have provided well. I apply my
>craft of "piano refinishing" to all other furniture problems from antiques to
>new and folks pay good money for my knowledge and skill. You see, piano
>finishing takes a lot more knowledge and skill than the run of  the mill
>shade tree "finisher." I purchase older model pianos and because of my
>knowledge of lacquer finishes, an old piano becomes a beautiful showcase with
>ease. Guess what ? People also pay real good money for beautiful pianos.
>      No, refinishing does not belong on the same page as tuning or technical
>work. But refinishing or just  knowing how to remove dents, nicks, or
>scratches help produce income and keep customers happy. So from a real dummy,
>I believe the lady should help those  folks who want  to learn to make more
>money. She should cover the subject. I have already posted my receipe for
>black pianos several weeks ago. I would be happy to share a little of what I
>know if  ya'll are interested. Otherwise I'll just keep.....making money.
>
>Tommy Black
>Decatur, Ala.

Greg Newell
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