[pianotech] Plate refinishing

[Joseph Garrett]

The Thumper(!) said: 
"Plates were originally finished with shellac as the base ( with bronze
powder in it) which takes a?long time to become brittle. Hence no chipping."
Euphonious Thumpe

Thumper! 
Where hast thou been?? <G> Now to the subject: Where prey tell did you get
that bit of bull pucky?
Regards,
Joe aka Curmudgeon
Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain of the Tool Police
Squares R I