[pianotech] Re: plate refinishing detail

Elian Degen J. elian_degen@cantv.net
Mon, 9 Sep 2002 08:26:24 -0400


Hello

Sorry, I am still having problems with terminology

You are correct, but here they call it "Cromado" in spanish

Elian

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "gordon stelter" <lclgcnp@yahoo.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2002 21:35
Subject: Re: plate refinishing detail


> Heintzman? Ultra superb piano! Get them nickel plated
> as was done originally ( not chrome!!! ) And please
> read Art Reblitz "Piano Servicing, Tuning and
> Rebuilding as you seem to be a beginner. It will save
> you much remorse.
>      Thump
> --- "Elian Degen J." <elian_degen@cantv.net> wrote:
> > Hello Gerald
> > 
> > about your
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Gerald Posey" <poseyviolins@charter.net>
> > To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> > Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2002 14:18
> > Subject: plate refinishing detail
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > >     I am a hobbyist rebuilding a small Heintzman
> > grand.  I am taking the
> > > plate out to refinish it.  The question is how do
> > you refinish the screws
> > that hold it in?
> > 
> > In my own particular case, I preffer to get new
> > bolts for this job, If I
> > cannot or for any reason I use the same I send them
> > to be chrome-plated or
> > to paint them black if it is the case, I have a
> > friend of mine who uses what
> > the gun stores sell for black guns.
> > 
> > >   Paint separately, then put them in?  Does this
> > scratch the
> > > paint? Do you mask or scrape the paint from the
> > plate holes?
> > 
> > Depending on the condition of the piano, and what
> > the customer agreed with
> > me or if it is worth it, I will paint the whole
> > plate
> > 
> > >     What do you do with the hitch pins?  Take them
> > out? mask?, or clean
> > > later?
> > 
> > also depends on their condition, but mostly I clean
> > them
> > > Thanks,
> > > Gerald
> > >
> > >
> > 
> 
> 
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