[pianotech] Polyester Finishing

[Al Guecia/AlliedPianoCraft]

James,

Are you referring to Allied International? If so, send inquiries to info at alliedintlinc.com or support at alliedintlinc.com.

Al

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From: "Pianoman" <pianoman at accessus.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 7:33 AM
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Polyester Finishing

> I have been trying to get an answer from the website but no one responds.
> James
> James Grebe
> Since 1962
> Piano Tuning & Repair
> Creator of Handsome Hardwood Products(
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Al Guecia/AlliedPianoCraft" <AlliedPianoCraft at hotmail.com>
> To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 7:13 AM
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Polyester Finishing
> 
> 
> Just use bar compounds and forget the new buffer and possible fire problems. 
> Besides, they work better. Here's a link, 
> http://www.alliedintlinc.com/compoundspolish.html
> 
> Al
> 
> 
>  From: William Monroe
>  Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 8:21 PM
>  To: pianotech at ptg.org
>  Subject: Re: [pianotech] Polyester Finishing
> 
> 
>  Joe,
> 
>  Thanks for the warning.  Indeed, I've been using an electric buffer 
> (milwaukee - good quality so it can't create a fire, right?  <G>)  I'd hate 
> to look like Wile E.  I'm such a looker as it is.  <G><G>
> 
>  Marc suggests there isn't fire danger, anything to add to that?  I'm all 
> for not taking chances, but also prefer to operate with clear knowledge 
> rather than suspicion (if I have it - which at this point I don't).
> 
>  I do have a large enough compressor, but would rather not spring for a new 
> buffer - not to mention the ever popular, "WHAT DID YOU SAY, MY COMPRESSOR 
> IS RUNNING" syndrome.
> 
>  Awaiting more information.
> 
>  William R. Monroe
> 
> 
> 
>    MINERAL SPIRITS ARE NOT FLAMMABLE. They are combustible - flash point is 
> greater than 100 °
> 
>     Marc
> 
> 
> 
> 
>    HI William,
> 
> 
> 
>    I hope you are using an air powered buffer if you are using mineral 
> spirits as a lubricant;  the fumes created by mineral spirits are highly 
> flammable, and an explosion or fire can be set off by the sparks in an 
> electric motor.  While you are buffing, the buffer sits right in the zone 
> with the highest concentration of fumes, emitting tiny sparks dozens or 
> hundreds of times a second.  That's one of the main reasons I went ahead and 
> sprung for a 60 gallon compressor, even though my shop is quite small, also.
> 
> 
> 
>    I'm not trying to criticize, just point out the standard advice given in 
> the woodworking field.  You are obviously quite committed to quality piano 
> work; we can't afford to see you end up looking like Wile E. Coyote after 
> receiving one of the Road Runner's TNT "returns" (probably yet again from 
> the Acme Corporation).  I know that you can "get away" with using mineral 
> spirits as a lubricant with electric tools for some undetermined period of 
> time, but why take the chance?
> 
> 
> 
>    Joe DeFazio
> 
>    Pittsburgh
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>      In answer to my own question, if anyone is using these pastes, MINERAL 
> SPIRITS is the wetting agent of choice.  Add a little to the tub if it 
> begins to dry out.  It also works well for keeping the work surface moist 
> while buffing.  I kept a squeeze bottle of spirits right there, squirting a 
> little on occasionally.  the slop is messy, but more easily contained for me 
> than dust.  For the small shop (read: action balancing and finish repairs in 
> the same room) it works better for me than dealing with all that dust.  I 
> curse enough when I buff keytops/capstans/etc. with my buffing wheels.
> 
>      William R. Monroe
> 
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