Piano Finishes

[Farrell]

I service one old grand that the owner refinished with some type of rubbing
oil. It turned out quite well actually. The piano is very attactive. I,
personally prefer the, IMHO, more formal appearance, of a grain-filled
laquer finish. The exterior of the piano case is furniture - it can be be
finished as any other piece of wooden furniture. In my opinion, the finish
used is strictly a matter of personal preference.

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message -----
From: "Clark A. Sprague" <clarks11628@juno.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 10:44 PM
Subject: Piano Finishes


> May I ask a further finishing question?  How about a Tung Oil finish on a
> grand?  I am currently re-whatevering a Baldwin R (1943) that is
> mahogany, with I think Laquer applied.  There are various gouges, etc,
> which will need to be filled.  I was wondering, without the proper spray
> equipment, as of now, what kind of finish would be good to hand apply?
> Any experience with Tung Oil on a piano?
>         I put it on a rocking horse that I made for my daughter years
> ago, and it has held up well.  So why not on a piano?
> Clark Sprague