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

[Encore Pianos]

I have used Abatron Wood Epox for other things, but still believe that the
wood inlay is the better solution for the reasons already given.   Likewise
for the auto body putties others have suggested.  I think what people are
missing is how awkward it will be to shape this considering where it is in
the piano and the fact that it will need to be tapered in thickness (if I am
judging the photo correctly.  Also, we are not simply filling a depression
here, which would be fine for Abatron and some of the others.  The piece has
a freestanding top and bottom that have to be made to shape.  I blew it up
to full screen on my new 27" monitor in Picassa 3 to look at it (goodness,
they are getting cheap!!)).  Also, it looks like it will be supporting part
of the music desk too.  

I submit that any of the putties will take 10 times as long to make, be
awkward as hell to work in this application, and be an inferior finished
result that will probably look like shit.  If someone wants to spend 5 hours
or so making such a piece out of putty to prove me wrong, go for it!    

Will Truitt

-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of David Love
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 1:16 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Finish Repair Question - Should be Case Repair
Question

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


-----Original Message-----
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
To: pianotech
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
Squares R I