[pianotech] Finish Repair Question

[Duaine Hechler]

Wood Rebuilder might be the trick:

http://alliedpiano.com/index.php/categories/wood-rebuilder

Duaine

On 06/05/2012 06:54 PM, Encore Pianos wrote:
> Most wood putties that I have used over the years would shrink too much over
> that large a span and crack.  There may be some out there that won't, but I
> have not used them.  And it will be more difficult and time consuming to
> level, require lots of sanding, and another one or two applications of
> putty, followed by more sanding and leveling.  Whereas, with the piece of
> wood, you can quickly take it in and out and fit it by hand and machine.
> You can then easily putty any small gaps around it.  Cover both with lacquer
> and it all disappears if you have done your job well.
>
> Even if there are putties out there that would not shrink, it would still be
> less work  and you will get a cleaner and more leveled piece by making it
> from wood.  And considering the level of rebuilding work that you do, I have
> no doubt that you have the woodworking skills and the tools to make the
> piece fairly readily.
>
> With either method, that area will have to be refinished.
>
> Will
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
> Of David Love
> Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 6:47 PM
> To: pianotech at ptg.org
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Finish Repair Question
>
> No, it's an L.  I was wondering about putty.  Why is it too big to putty?
>
> David Love
> www.davidlovepianos.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
> Of Encore Pianos
> Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 3:44 PM
> To: pianotech at ptg.org
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Finish Repair Question
>
> I think you will have to start by making a strip of wood to inlay into the
> area.  I would start by cleaning up the surface and leveling it as well as
> possible in order to have the best mating surface to glue the new piece to.
> Then make a new piece to fit in there, probably out of maple scrap.  Start
> by cutting it to length and width, leaving it too thick.  I would go back
> and forth to a belt sander with a finer grit on it, leveling it until flush.
> Any gaps around it can be puttied and sanded.  I would secure it in place
> with several shortened bridge pins, then clamp it in place with glue of
> choice.
>
> It's really too big an area to think about puttying or burning in.
>
> Is that a B?
>
> Will Truitt
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
> Of David Love
> Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 6:11 PM
> To: pianotech at ptg.org
> Subject: [pianotech] Finish Repair Question
>
> I had to chisel this area out underneath the glide on a Steinway.  The piano
> will not be refinished only touched up.  What is the substance of choice to
> fill this area (about 1/8" deep) that will allow for the best finish
> matching surface for the surrounding area.  I don't usually do this type of
> work and probably won't in this case but I am curious.
>
> David Love
> www.davidlovepianos.com
>
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