[pianotech] Finish Repair Question - Should be Case Repair Question

[David Love]

I don't really want to try and inlay a piece of wood.  It's a bit too thick
for bondo but my thought was to use this product I have around the shop made
by Abatron called Wood Epox, or something like that.  It's a two part putty
that is sandable yet durable.  What I'm wondering is whether it provides a
surface that I will be able to build up easily to take and match a finish
with a similar sheen.  Anybody used this product for this?  

David Love
www.davidlovepianos.com


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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Joseph Garrett
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 7:42 PM
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Subject: Re: [pianotech] Finish Repair Question - Should be Case Repair
Question

David asked: 
"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,
It's called WOOD.<G> Then a mixture of epoxy and sawdust, (make a thick
paste), then sand level after it sets up. Hit it with some primer/sealer.
Then a rattlecan black spray should complete the job. Rub out to match
surrounding area. Actually, the real issue is making that music desk slide
solid, imo.. Rotsaruck.<G> Regards, Joe 


Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain of the Tool Police
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