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- by Pianomate
- 10 Dec 2008, 02:25
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Restoration Project
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13100
- by Pianomate
- 05 Dec 2008, 04:14
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Piano Case Refinishing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14101
It has to be French Polish, and yes, I do know what I am talking about - I am the local French polisher - I've been doing it for years and am quite aware how long it takes! French polishing is my spare-time earner. I've done countless of items of furniture before but is the first time, however I hav...
- by Pianomate
- 04 Dec 2008, 21:31
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Piano Case Refinishing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14101
- by Pianomate
- 04 Dec 2008, 19:00
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Piano Case Refinishing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14101
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Yes I can see that now. It's the first time I've worked on burr walnut. Would using diluted black shellac be suitable for hiding the contrasting edges of the veneers? PS do you think it looks best to leave the hinges as they are or polish and lacquer the hinges when you take them off (or does this m...
- by Pianomate
- 04 Dec 2008, 15:26
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Chinese Porcelain Piano
- Replies: 6
- Views: 21569
- by Pianomate
- 04 Dec 2008, 15:20
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Chinese Porcelain Piano
- Replies: 6
- Views: 21569
Yes, it is quite possible, but it must be REALLY heavy. The main problem with making something of this size in porcelain is being able to achieve acceptable dimensional tolerances. It will just be the casework made in porcelain but I expect it is made in smaller sections and assembled later. The Vic...
- by Pianomate
- 04 Dec 2008, 02:45
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Piano Case Refinishing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14101
Yes I know John Boddy Timber - it's only 7 miles from here. I get all my French polishing supplies from Rydenor who are local. Yes, you're right - I should do it properly and not take short cuts. I will try after all to obtain some burr walnut veneer and build up the corners as you say, but join in ...
- by Pianomate
- 03 Dec 2008, 23:05
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Restoration Project
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13100
Restoration Project
Hi everyone. I have been offered (for free) an early rare John Broadwood upright I am told from the 1840s. As the opportunity doesn't come around that often, I've decided to grab it before it ends up on the guy's woodburning stove! Therefore, this will end up as my next project and I was wondering i...
- by Pianomate
- 03 Dec 2008, 22:59
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Piano Case Refinishing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14101
Thanks. I might just cut back the polish in a rectangle around the lettering. It will be difficult doing what you say with the corners as it's burr walnut veneer and any joins will be noticeable. The epoxy can be stained so I'll have a go with the epoxy on a piece of scrap timber before I try it on ...
- by Pianomate
- 03 Dec 2008, 19:54
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: What a complete and utter twallock
- Replies: 49
- Views: 48317
Come on, it can't be real - these Ebay items have got to be a wind-up. Is it just me or is anyone else wondering what the **** that ebay description is all about! If it's not a wind up he must have done way too many drugs. That's nothing compared to what inane abortions he has listed at the moment. ...
- by Pianomate
- 03 Dec 2008, 19:13
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Ivorite
- Replies: 13
- Views: 20473
Ivorite
John T - You will have to cut back to undamaged material - You could try Tripoli powder or Rottenstone powder (the light coloured version). Very safe on plastics. If you want a brilliant shine, then Vonax and a polishing mop but be careful not to apply too much pressure and melt the surface. To ever...
- by Pianomate
- 03 Dec 2008, 18:55
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Piano Case Refinishing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14101
Piano Case Refinishing
Hi. I've recently acquired a huge August Forster upright from 1902 in walnut finish which I am in the process of restoring. I have stripped down the original polish and finished with 0000 wire wool ready for French polishing. However the underside of the top board lid and the underside of the keyboa...
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