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<DIV>On Wed, 19 Jun 2002 08:41:22 -0400 Jon Page <<A
href="mailto:jonpage@attbi.com">jonpage@attbi.com</A>> writes:<BR></=
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<DIV>> It is by using these procedures that superior finishes are
attained. <BR>> You can not dissuade me.<BR>> <BR>> I can =
look at
a finish from a multitude of 'professional' piano <BR>> refinishers and =
point
out the lack of<BR>> attention to detail. It's not that they don't try, =
it's
just that <BR>> they don't know the best way and don't<BR>> want to =
learn
because they already know it all.<BR>> <BR>Jon -</DIV>
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<DIV>Jeez, I think mountains are being made out of molehills, here. =
If
there is one obvious conclusion from following <STRONG><EM>this</EM></=
STRONG>
list and a refinishers forum over the years, it is that there are a =
multitude of
ways to 'skin the cat', almost ANY cat. And many 'professional'=
results are had by many differing methods. It never ceases to amaze
me. There are so many variables.... shop size, work load, material =
being
used, personal preferences, the list goes on. And yes, I agree that =
all
refinishing work done does not qualify as 'expert', but I would also
contend that there are more than a few that do excellent work, using =
methods of
work that would differ from mine or yours. </DIV>
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<DIV>IMO, only an entry level of common sense is required to ensure =
adequate
finish material is being provided for all edges. It is a craft, yes, =
but
it is not rocket science. And not rubbing through edges is during rub=
out
is certainly at least as much the responsibility of the 'rubbee' as it is
dependent on the amount of material applied, although it is painfully =
obvious
that there must be adequate material there to begin with. Perhaps the=
biggest mistake with edges, in fact, lies in neglecting to slightly =
round
any sharp edges. As you are well aware, very little material, using
<STRONG><EM>any</EM></STRONG> method, cannot be built up on a sharp edge.&=
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<DIV>A good system for doing ANY job is a plus. But to imply that =
there is
only ONE system that works, well....</DIV>
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<DIV>You cannot dissuade me.</DIV>
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<DIV>Mark Potter</DIV>
<DIV><A href="mailto:bases-loaded@juno.com">bases-loaded@juno.com</A></=
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