Duh! ( Was "Cleaning keys" )

[gordon stelter]

I gave a lovely description of a finishing schedule to
a question about key cleaning. What I get for not
"scrolling down" the previous post, to see what it
was.
 "Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"
     ( sheepsound )
     Thump

 
--- gordon stelter <lclgcnp@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Yes, I use a fine-bristle brass pot brush, with the
> grain and dipped in lacquer thinner, to scrub out
> the
> old filler/stripper goop that can cause REAL
> PROBLEMS
> in the new finish, due to solvent residues. 
> ( Remember--strippers are DESIGNED  not to have
> their
> solvents evaporate quickly! ) 
>       Then, after wiping off residue with more
> lacquer
> thinner on paper towels, I dtermine if bleachiung
> will
> be necessary, then sand LIGHTLY - -just enough to
> remove fuzz- and start the new stain and finish
> application. 
>      This, I believe, is the best way to get a
> gorgeous finish with minimal damage to the veneer. I
> have never noticed any damage using the fine-bristle
> brush, yet it gets down into the pores and cleans
> them
> nicely. 
>      Try it on a piece of junk piano if you are
> dubious.
>      Thump
> 
> 
> 
> > Jack,
> >          You've tried this? No damage to the
> grain?
> > More sanding required?
> > 
> > Greg Newell
> > 
> > 
> > At 04:58 PM 2/19/2005, you wrote:
> > >Thanks everyone
> > >
> > >I now have a lot of new ideas and will work with
> > them. The brass brush and
> > >scrub with denatured alcohol works great.
> > >
> > >Jack Houweling
> > >
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: "gordon stelter" <lclgcnp@yahoo.com>
> > >To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
> > >Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 1:09 PM
> > >Subject: Re: cleaning keys
> > >
> > >
> > > > Use a $3 brass pot brush, fine bristles,
> > available at
> > > > most grocery stores. Leave the keys on the
> frame
> > and
> > > > brush across the lot of them, then with the
> > length to
> > > > finish up.
> > > >      If you want cleaner than this, next
> scrape
> > off
> > > > heavy grunge buildsup ( finger poop ) from the
> > sides
> > > > with single edxdge razors,  removing as little
> > wood as
> > > > possible. Then scrub with Scotch Brite (TM)
> pads
> > in
> > > > denatured alcohol.( Wear gloves and a mask! ) 
> > If they
> > > > are STILL too cruddy looking, bleach with
> oxalic
> > acid,
> > > > put in a plastic sealed box with an ozone
> > generator (
> > > > to remove odors ) and paint with epoxy enamel.
> (
> > Plug
> > > > bushing slots with an old set of cauls. )
> > > >      That ought to be enough.
> > > >      If it isn't, knock out the old leads and
> > take
> > > > them to a tire store, throw the keys away and
> > buy a
> > > > new set for about $3,000.
> > > >      Thump
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- James Grebe <pianoman@accessus.net> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Try 0000 steel wool with the grain
> > > > > James Grebe
> > > > > Piano-Forte Tuning & Repair
> > > > > Creator of Handsome Hardwood Caster Cups,
> > piano
> > > > > benches, writing instruments
> > > > > (314) 608-4137
> > > > > WWW.JamesGrebe.com
> > > > > 1526 Raspberry Lane
> > > > > Arnold, MO 63010
> > > > > BECOME WHAT YOU BELIEVE!
> > > > > pianoman@accessus.net
> > > > >   ----- Original Message -----
> > > > >   From: Jack Houweling
> > > > >   To: pianotech
> > > > >   Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 1:59 AM
> > > > >   Subject: cleaning keys
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >   I am trying to clean the wood on my keys.
> > (The
> > > > > dirt on the top)  I have tried a brass brush
> > on my
> > > > > Dremel tool and my mouse sander with not bad
> > > > > results, but I would like it better. I have
> > seen
> > > > > photos of before and after with the keys
> > looking
> > > > > new. Is there any other techniques or 
> > cleaning
> > > > > solutions.
> > > > >
> > > > >   Jack Houweling
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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