Category Archives: The Piano Repair Shop

Refinishing: Step #3 Sanding/Regluing

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All the piano cabinet pieces have to be carefully sanded.  I start with 120 grit.  Flat pieces can be sanded with a standard sander but curved and smaller intricate pieces have to be done by hand. Any loose pieces should be re-glued … Continue reading

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Step 2: Stripping

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Refinishing:  Step 2  Furniture Stripping This is probably the most unpleasant part of the project but it has to be done and done right.  The old varnish has to be all removed.  This is done by using various agents.  The … Continue reading

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Refinishing Step 1: Disassembly and Cleaning of the Upright Piano

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After the piano enters the shop, it has to be disassembled and the screws labelled so that everything goes back where it should.  This includes all hinges, pedal hardware, locks, and other hardware that is attached to the cabinet.  The … Continue reading

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