more refinishing questions...

[Jay Mercier]

To Mark and all others who have addressed this issue  -  Thanks!

Jay Mercier


>From: bases-loaded@juno.com
>Reply-To: pianotech@ptg.org
>To: pianotech@ptg.org
>Subject: Re: more refinishing questions...
>Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2002 08:22:08 -0500
>
>Hi Jay -
>
>For question 1, the answer is no, lacquer is not a finish that is
>suitable to be "rubbed on".  There ARE specially formulated brushing
>lacquers, but you will need a very good brushing technique to apply this
>successfully.  Practice on some test panels before undertaking a piano.
>
>I would highly suggest you check out the following books for great
>information on woodfinishing in general:
>1.  "Understanding Wood Finishing", by Bob Flexner, the 'bible' of
>refinishing books, and
>2.  "The Woodfinishing Book" by Michael Dresdner.  Very good, too.
>
>For info only on lower tech finishing (no spray equipment), try:
>"Hand-Applied Finishes" by Jeff Jewitt.
>
>For question #2, others may differ in opinion, but I find it hard to
>believe that the choice of finishing material for the case of a piano
>will affect the sound of that piano in any measurable way.
>
>Mark Potter
>bases-loaded@juno.com
>
>
>
>On Sat, 02 Feb 2002 04:54:16 "Jay Mercier" <jaymercier@hotmail.com>
>writes:
> > List,
> >
> > I have two new questions:
> >
> > 1. Are there any lacquers on the market than can be rubbed on by
> > hand?
> > Before investing time and money into spray equipment, I'd rather
> > research
> > "rub-on laquers" if they exist.
> >
> > 2. Is there a noticeable difference in sound quality between
> > different top
> > coat finishes?  Namely laquer vs. hand-rubbed varnish?
> >
> > All input here is appreciated!
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jay Mercier
> >
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Jay Mercier   CPT
Piano Technician / Music Educator
Glenwood, MN
jaymercier@hotmail.com
http://www.minnewaska.com/spectrum.html


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