On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 12:34 PM, <johnparham at piano88.com> wrote: > Paul, > > "just make sure your knife isn't too hot, so use a > lamp dimmer to bring down the voltage." > > I understand the concept here, but have never seen a knife hooked up to > an electrical source. Do you have a picture of your set up? > > -John Parham > > > -------- Original Message -------- > > Subject: Re: [pianotech] Using a burn in knife to repair lacquer > > From: "Paul McCloud" <pmc033 at earthlink.net> > > Date: Wed, January 12, 2011 11:11 am > > To: pianotech at ptg.org > > > > > > Some years ago I had a video from Mohawk that was excellent. I don't > have > > any contact info handy, but they probably have that video still > available. > > I bet if you check You Tube there will be plenty of stuff there too. > > I do a lot of this type of repair. It's not that hard. If you have the > > equipment and sticks, just make sure your knife isn't too hot, so use a > > lamp dimmer to bring down the voltage. When you touch the knife to the > > stick, it shouldn't bubble. Put burn-in balm (looks like vaseline) > around > > the area. Melt the stick into the hole. Level using the knife blade > > across the hole. You can use a single-edge blade to scrape it level if > you > > like, but be careful not to scratch the area around the damage. Sand > > level, match the sheen with steel wool or polish if it's higher gloss. > > Black sticks never seem to match the black, it always looks grey-er, so > > don't expect a perfect repair. > > Have fun (yet?) > > Paul McCloud > > San Diego > > > > > > > [Original Message] > > > From: David Love <davidlovepianos at comcast.net> > > > To: <pianotech at ptg.org> > > > Date: 01/12/2011 7:07:30 AM > > > Subject: [pianotech] Using a burn in knife to repair lacquer > > > > > > Does anyone know of a good pamphlet or instructional video on how to > use a > > > burn in knife to repair lacquer (black). I need to make a small repair > > but > > > finish stuff is not in my area of expertise. > > > > > > David Love > > > www.davidlovepianos.com > > > > > > > > I need advice on touch-up for the edges of a black, satin 2003 Steinway "S". Some edges have worn through and need to be matched to the original finish. Thanks, Gary -- Doudnas PO Box 68 Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 Doudna440 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech.php/attachments/20110112/8972f164/attachment.htm>
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