black finish

[David Ilvedson]

Hey isn't that what touchup markers are for...;-]

David I.

On 20 Jun 2002 at 21:35, gutlo wrote:

> 
> List,
> 
> Rubbing through the edges is an unfortunately common mistake made even
> by experienced professionals.
> 
> You can avoid this tendency by making custom sanding blocks. Vary the
> size according to the job. Small narrow ones for beveled lid edges,
> narrow case areas and cheeks. It even matters the kind of material you
> put on the block. Most piano shops use some kind of hard felt. This is
> good for sanding flat areas, but you get better results if you use
> mouse pad material for edge sanding blocks. THe softer, more compliant
> rubber makes for less tendency to rub through the edges.
> 
> If you shape the wood part of the block that fits into your hand, it
> will be more comfortable and, again, reduce the tendency to rub
> through the edges.
> 
> As for vertical lid edges, I've noticed it's common to neglect to sand
> them as thoroughly as the lid. Perhaps it's an unconscious avoidance
> of using folded up pieces of sandpaper held be the force of the
> fingers, a very uncomfortable position. A custom made, very narrow
> profile sanding block might solve this problem.
> 
> Arthur Grudko
> PianoLac