Compression Question

Delwin D Fandrich pianobuilders@olynet.com
Fri, 29 Aug 2003 21:06:19 -0700


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Subject: Re: Compression Question


> I use varnish because I can get enough on in a reasonable time
> frame. Three or four brushed coats seems minimal to me.  I wonder how
> many coats of lacquer it would take to get the same protection?


According to the comparison trials we conducted at Baldwin, about three or
four sprayed coats. With the exception of epoxy--a lot of epoxy--all
conventional finishes responded about the same as a vapor barrier.

Del



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