[pianotech] finish on finish

John Ashcraft jaashcraft at gmail.com
Thu Nov 11 12:54:45 MST 2010


No, Paul, but I do sign my woodworking projects
*Ashcrafted by JAA* and add a serial number.

--John Ashcraft

On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 2:55 PM, paul bruesch <paul at bruesch.net> wrote:

> Do you make crafts with Ash wood, John?
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 4:32 PM, John Ashcraft <jaashcraft at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> I don't get the origin of this finishing technique. Is it French, or
>> Polish? (:-)}
>>
>> And do bad puns result in banishment?
>> It's a great idea for a class.
>>
>> --John Ashcraft
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 8:45 AM, Ryan Sowers <tunerryan at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I'd love to see a class on french polishing at an Annual Convention. I
>>> haven't seen this offered before and it is a great topic for those who work
>>> with old pianos. Would you be willing Doug? The schedule is pretty much
>>> booked for 2011, but I am looking for classes for 2012.
>>>
>>> Any other takers or suggestions on a French Polish class for the Annual
>>> in Bellevue for 2012? It's important not to just be able to DO it, you need
>>> to be able to TEACH it. Some classes lend themselves well for team teaching.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 5:54 AM, Douglas Gregg <classicpianodoc at gmail.com
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>> For those interested in French polishing, I am on the East end of Long
>>>> Island, NY in Southold, NY. If you want to visit, you are welcome.
>>>>  I have given technicals on French polishing and finishing and would
>>>> consider it again. An hour is minimal. It would only be an introduction. A
>>>> workshop format is better for at least several hours. It really is a
>>>> hands-on thing. A demonstration is not enough. You have to do it yourself.
>>>>
>>>> Douglas Gregg
>>>> Classic Piano Doc
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Ryan Sowers, RPT
>>> Puget Sound Chapter
>>> Olympia, WA
>>> www.pianova.net
>>>
>>
>>
>
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