stripping question

[Pianoman]

It needs to be stripped.  Sanding is  a waste of time and material .  Sand 
afterwards.
James
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ric Brekne" <ricbrek at broadpark.no>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 4:11 PM
Subject: stripping question


> Just wanted to check with you all on what your prefered methods for 
> removing an old finish and stain on an old instrument. The thing has the 
> origional coating, and some extremely poorly applied modern lacquer of 
> unknown sort.
>
> Sanding verses chemicals ?? All comments welcome
>
> Thanks
> RicB
>
>