Sealing Pinblocks

[James Grebe]

At that time the overspray in the holes were not considered a problem. 
Probably not much lacquer really got down into the hole anyway.  Now, I 
think I would completely finish the block in lacquer before the holes were 
drilled. and I MEAN TOP AND BOTTOM.
Jim
James Grebe
Piano-Forte Tuning & Repair
Creator of Handsome Hardwood Caster Cups
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "gordon stelter" <lclgcnp@yahoo.com>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004 12:52 PM
Subject: Sealing Pinblocks


> So sealant that got into the newly drilled holes was
> not considered a problem? I'm not saying that it
> should be. Just asking.
>    Speaking of which: Where did the "driving fluid"
> discussion go ? Was there any consensus on a currently
> available product and its method of application ?
>    Thump
>
> --- James Grebe <pianoman@accessus.net> wrote:
>
>> Back in the early 60's when I was an apprentice all
>> new blocks were sprayed
>> with lacquer sealer before and after drilling.  That
>> was at Aeolian Co. of
>> MO
>> James Grebe
>> Piano-Forte Tuning & Repair
>> Creator of Handsome Hardwood Caster Cups
>> (314) 608-4137
>> WWW.JamesGrebe.com
>> 1526 Raspberry Lane
>> Arnold, MO 63010
>> BECOME WHAT YOU BELIEVE!
>> pianoman@accessus.net
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "gordon stelter" <lclgcnp@yahoo.com>
>> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004 12:27 PM
>> Subject: Re: Cracked Lid
>>
>>
>> > Evaporation of volatile components. Bacterial
>> decay. (
>> > See J.Garret's post about brittle action parts. )
>> > Granted this would be less a factor in a veneered
>> and
>> > sealed component. But a definite  possibility, I
>> > think.
>> >    You have probably observed how  many open-faced
>> > blocks are in better shape than their covered
>> > counterparts? I think this has a lot to do with
>> the
>> > varnish on them. Perhaps we should varnish our new
>> > blocks befor installing?
>> > ( If we believe in doing top-notch work, vs.
>> planned
>> > obsolescnce, that is, as do I! )
>> >     Thump
>> >
>>
>
>
>
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