Black Finish

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In a message dated Wed, 19 Jun 2002  7:25:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time, bases-loaded@juno.com writes:

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> On Wed, 19 Jun 2002 08:41:22 -0400 Jon Page <jonpage@attbi.com> writes:
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> > It is by using these procedures that superior finishes are attained.  
> > You can not dissuade me.
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> > I can look at a finish from a multitude of 'professional' piano 
> > refinishers and point out the lack of
> > attention to detail. It's not that they don't try, it's just that 
> > they don't know the best way and don't
> > want to learn because they already know it all.
> > 
> Jon -
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> Jeez, I think mountains are being made out of molehills, here.  If there is one obvious conclusion from following this list and a refinishers forum over the years, it is that there are a multitude of ways to 'skin the cat', almost ANY cat.  And many 'professional' results are had by many differing methods.  It never ceases to amaze me.  There are so many variables.... shop size, work load, material being used, personal preferences, the list goes on.  And yes, I agree that all refinishing work done does not qualify as 'expert', but I would also contend that there are more than a few that do excellent work, using methods of work that would differ from mine or yours.  
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> IMO, only an entry level of common sense is required to ensure adequate finish material is being provided for all edges.  It is a craft, yes, but it is not rocket science.  And not rubbing through edges is during rub out is certainly at least as much the responsibility of the 'rubbee' as it is dependent on the amount of material applied, although it is painfully obvious that there must be adequate material there to begin with.  Perhaps the biggest mistake with edges, in fact, lies in neglecting to slightly round any sharp edges.  As you are well aware, very little material, using any method, cannot be built up on a sharp edge.  
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> A good system for doing ANY job is a plus.  But to imply 
> that there is only ONE system that works, well....
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> You cannot dissuade me.
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> Mark Potter
> bases-loaded@juno.com
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Mark, please explain any other technique besides putting enough paint on the corners of a piano that works, what other ways are there to skin a cat?  What does shop size, work load, material and personal preferences have to do with it?  If you do not spray enough on the corners, it doesn't matter how good a "rubber" you are you will rub through! If you find a "good" refinisher and watch him he will use Jon's technique including rounding the corners either consciously or subconsciously. Rocket science?? Mountains and molehills??
David Koelzer
DFW