piano refinishing

[Bigeartb@AOL.COM]

To all my "list" of friends,
      It don't take no rocket scientist to determine that refinishing and 
rebuilding ain't got nothing in common. Refinishing and tuning ain't got 
nothing in common either. Tuning and rebuilding has nothing in common. BUT 
for me, I decided to learn it all to the best of my ability. I consider my 
self a triple threat....a tuner...a rebuilder...and refinisher. The bottom 
line is money.  I have made good money doing all three. When one is slow the 
other is busy and visa versa. Sometimes it all is busy at once. And then I 
think I need a vacation. I am thankful I have the ability to do all three 
facets of this business for they all three have provided well. I apply my 
craft of "piano refinishing" to all other furniture problems from antiques to 
new and folks pay good money for my knowledge and skill. You see, piano 
finishing takes a lot more knowledge and skill than the run of  the mill 
shade tree "finisher." I purchase older model pianos and because of my 
knowledge of lacquer finishes, an old piano becomes a beautiful showcase with 
ease. Guess what ? People also pay real good money for beautiful pianos.  
     No, refinishing does not belong on the same page as tuning or technical 
work. But refinishing or just  knowing how to remove dents, nicks, or 
scratches help produce income and keep customers happy. So from a real dummy, 
I believe the lady should help those  folks who want  to learn to make more 
money. She should cover the subject. I have already posted my receipe for 
black pianos several weeks ago. I would be happy to share a little of what I 
know if  ya'll are interested. Otherwise I'll just keep.....making money.

Tommy Black
Decatur, Ala.