<HTML>I'm more than a little surprised at the derisive comments to my previous post on this subject.  All I will say in response is a tool in one man's hands will help him build, in another man's hands will cause him to destroy. The start of this was my observation that the pianos being imported from Asia have exquisite finishes.  Like many of you, I don't particularly like the thick plastic look, but disregarding that issue, it is a fact that other pianos look dowdy (finish-wise) in comparison, especially rebuilt and refinished ones in the stores I have visited.  I am also convinced that many, if not most, of these other pianos are the better quality instruments and a better value in the long run. My objective in my work is to provide an instrument that a prospective customer will choose over the competition and know that it was the best choice.  So I have spent considerable effort to develop methods for my home workshop environment that results in a product that compares or exceeds my Asian competition in the finish area at a reasonable cost.  This is one of several ideas that help me reach that goal.  I am completely serious about this and thought perhaps I could share this, as others have shared to my benefit. Unfortunately, I have somehow stepped over a line that I don't quite understand.  So, I'm "taking the hint" and will quietly go back to work. Thank You, Loren Hedahl</HTML>