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<DIV><FONT size=2>Hmmmm. Is the piano in your home now? Where will you =
be
working on it? I just completed my first rebuild (or perhaps better put: =
serious
refurbish - restring, refinish, dampers, pinblock, bridge repair etc.). =
I had
heard from others (and I actually follow the advice!) that you want to =
drape
plenty of sheets (or some other protective material) all around the case =
sides,
plate, stretcher, keybed (front edge) and front corners. I had several =
sheets
for these purposes. The lid stayed off until just yesterday - the piano =
will be
delivered to its owner on Monday.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>I'm not sure why you are interested in a cover for =
the piano
at this point. The lid will presumably be off for the next bunch of =
months, and
you will want the case/plate protected while you are working on it. Is =
any of
this making sense? Am I understanding you correctly? I would think that =
zipping
a cover on and off several times (or more?) a week would also risk =
putting fine
scratches in finish. Several times I scraped or hit the piano with =
a tool
(not to mention the wires while stringing!) and lifted the protective =
sheet and
saw that no mark was made (whew!). Let me know whether I'm on the right =
track.
Good Luck. What kind of piano is it?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Terry Farrell<BR>Piano Tuning & Service<BR>Tampa, Florida<BR><A =
href="mailto:mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com">mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com</A></DI=
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: =
black"><B>From:</B>
<A href="mailto:dgarman@granbury.com" =
title=dgarman@granbury.com>Doug
Garman</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A =
href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org"
title=pianotech@ptg.org>pianotech@ptg.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, July 01, 2000 =
4:43
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> piano cover on new =
finish</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I know this is going out as many of =
you are
heading to DC. Wish I were going. I've never been to a
national. You don't know how bad I want to be there -- =
especially this
year. I have begun my first grand rebuilding project and would =
benefit
greatly from your collective knowledge. In addition, I enjoy a =
good
party!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The intent is that this piano will =
eventually be
in our home. (We'll have to build a home around it.) Any =
day now
the case and bench will be back from the refinisher. The project =
will be
stretched out over time as funds, time, and space allow for each
step. I'm sure you will hear from me again. =
:o)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am considering purchasing a cover =
to protect
the piano, as it will be placed in tight quarters here at home. =
I have
saved all the information on cover sources discussed recently on this
list. We want one that will look nice inside a home, though =
when
the piano is done I certainly do not anticipate keeping such a =
beautiful
instrument hidden.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>All this to ask -- will a cover =
mark or
otherwise harm the new lacquer finish? Is there a waiting time =
before I
can use a cover without harm to the finish? Is this a stupid
question? Your comments or advice? Duh?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Enjoy DC. Wish I were =
going!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Doug Garman</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Granbury,
TX</FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>