Terry, I'm with you on this...I love the look of Ebony in its natural state. Black/brown swirls....Yowza....! David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, California ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: Farrell <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech@ptg.org> Received: 2/28/2006 7:35:22 AM Subject: Re: Anything wrong with finishing keysticks? >I've never quite understood this - why do folks take $100/bd.-ft. precious >ebony wood and fill the grain, stain it, and then worst of all - paint it >black? Why not just have maple sharps - or better yet, plastic? >Hey, it's my ONLY pet peeve! ;-) >Terry Farrell >----- Original Message ----- >> Followed by some gel stain. Don't forget to polish the lead before sealing >> key :-) :-) :-) >> >> Seriously, I have seen many sets of keys with a protective coating of some >> type, and not only does the result look good, but also keeps the dirt and >> staining down to a dull roar. >> >> Joseph Alkana RPT >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> >>> The customer is willing to pay for this...? >>> >>> I don't see any problem,,,one coat does >>> it or are you filling the grain, sanding sealer >>> and then sanding between coats?...;-] >>> >>> >>> David Ilvedson, RPT >>> Pacifica, California >_______________________________________________ >Pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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