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

[David Love]

I have the old glide which I will reinstall but that was a question, whether
it would be easier before the glide is in or after.  

 

David Love

www.davidlovepianos.com

 

From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Al Guecia/Allied PianoCraft
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 3:50 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Finish Repair Question - Should be Case Repair
Question

 

I would take a different approach here. I would make a new desk glide, glue
it in, then fill around it using any of the filling products mentioned by
others. They will all work once you have glued the glide to the case. 

 

Al -

High Point, NC

 

 

 

On Jun 6, 2012, at 1:15 AM, David Love wrote:

 

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
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



 

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