Stripper Gram

[Joe & Penny Goss]

Jerry,
Rather than deal with the gunk, I use scrapers of different shapes to
remove the layers of lacquer and paint. IMHO it is faster. Sandwik makes a
great 3" X 6" scraper that can be resharpened. I also use butcher knives or
any tool that will fit the nooks and crannies that need cleaned. Sometimes
the legs or other ornately carved piece will need to be taken to the
professional stripper (chemical ) <G>
Joe Goss
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> From: Jerry Hunt <jhunt@geocities.com>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Stripper Gram
> Date: Friday, December 11, 1998 4:27 PM
> 
> In the seeming never-ending saga of overhauling an old upright, I have
> been using Homer Farmby's Furniture Refinisher to remove the old gunked
> up, aligatorized finish, and boy is it a pain in the nether regions. I
> noted there are several other products on the shelves for stripping -
> those that you wipe it on, let it set for 30 minutes or so and scrape it
> off with a putty knife or some such.
> 
> I would appreciate your input on what would be the best way to go - I've
> finished less than half the piano. What I've finished looks pretty good
> (old, but good).  As always, thanks for the advice. And before you ask,
> no, the piano's not worth all the time and effort (and money) I've put
> into it, but it's been good experience.
> 
> 
> -- 
> Jerry Hunt
> Dallas, TX