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THE
FEBRUARY 2, 1918
MUSIC T R A D E
come stiff through damp, a good plan is to
take out the action and place it near a lire for
an hour or two. Cover the action meanwhile
with a sheet of paper, so as not to let the
mechanism come too close to the heat.
"Celluloid keys of pianos made for the tropics
are polished with brick dust and a little whiting
and water; saturate a piece of carpet felt witli
this preparation and rub well. The operation is
not easy, and is not to be lightly attempted by
an amateur. Before gluing celluloid, moisten its
toothed surface with spirits, and let it dry for
ten minutes to ensure the glue holding. Pow-
dered white lead should be mixed with the g'lue,
the proportion being one teaspoonful to an or-
dinary-sized glue pot."
REMINDERS FOR SUPPLY MEN
Book Issued by English Piano Manufacturers
Contains Items of Interest to the Trade
In a book published some time ago by Broad-
wood & Sons, .London, entitled "The Art of
Taking Care of a Pianoforte," there are a num-
ber of items of interest to supply men which
are printed herewith for what they are worth:
"The ordinary bright French polish on a
piano needs merely rubbing with a soft, dry
cloth, free from grit, to maintain its gloss, and
a willing arm, worked with intelligence, is all
that is needed.
"Furniture polishes are to be avoided. If
used, care should be taken to first see that all
dust and dirt are removed. To get the dust
out of the carving or fret work, a soft brush
is best.
"When oily or resinous marks, from the pores
of the wood, appear, they can be easily rubbed
off at the time with a soft, wet cloth. They will
harden, and repolishing will become necessary,
if neglected. Oil should not be used. If the
polish of rose^wood or ebonized wood becomes
clouded, an equal quantity of whiting and water,
carefully applied by an experienced man, will
dispel this appearance. Walnut, being very por-
ous and more likely to be spoilt by water, should
not be treated in this manner.
"To brighten wax polish, a little turpentine
on a piece of linen rubbed in the wood and
finished off with a dry cloth is all that is re-
quired. Wax should not be applied.
"Unpolished or fumed oak should be washed
simply with warm water, using a soft cloth (free
from soap), and then rubbed dry.
"If the hammer centers in a grand have be-
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WOMEN AS FACTORY WORKERS
And when you're satisfied
that we've the best punch-
ings on the market, cut
clean and accurately from
the best of material in cellu-
loid, cloth, felt, fibre,
leather, paper, rubber or
whatever you want, give
us credit and send your
orders to
English Piano Supply Houses Are Finding That
Female Help Is Entirely Satisfactory
Reference has been made in The Review re-
cently to the increasing employment of women
in various departments of piano manufacture.
It is evident that the supply branches will also
have their quota of women workers in due time,
at least in the wood-working departments. For
instance, in England before the war women were
not employed in sawmill work except in a few
rare instances. They are now successfully em-
ployed in rough light work connected with
joinery; carrying, stacking, piling and transport
of light timbers; light work on small saws;
packing light articles; running boring machines,
feeding and taking off; running planing and
molding machines and sanding machines; turn-
ing bobbins, brush and tool handles, etc. In the
box and packing case industries women are tak-
ing an important part. They do all kinds of
work that is not beyond the physical ability
of women.
According to the Furniture Manufacturer and
Artisan, women in England are proving of vast
help in furniture plants with their great variety
of machines. In all of the easier operations, as
well as many of the more technical in cabinet-
making, women are proving a great success.
They have proven competent in French polish-
ing, general labor, all kinds of upholstering, and
in machine sandpapering, especially chair parts.
Except for heavier pieces, women are doing
packing and warehousing very satisfactorily.
The Ohio Veneer Co.
CINCINNATI, O.
Importers and Manufacturers of Figured
Mahogany and Foreign Woods for high-
grade piano cases and cabinets.
York Officm and Sample Room
Grand Central Palace Bldg
Lexington Ave. and 46 h St.
G. H. VAUGHAN. Eaitern R if resentative
GEO. W. BRAUNSDORF, Inc.
C F GDEPELACO
137 E A S T I3 T ^ ST.
NEW YORK.
For the most part the women can go into their
work as experienced mechanics after a very-
short period of instruction, and soon become
even more clever and effective in their work
than the men. The great help women have
been to the furniture industry in England, espe-
cially during the last year, is greatly appreciated,
and is of vital interest in this country as show-
ing what can be done in periods of stress.
WICK HAM JOINS AVIATION SERVICE
The latest member of the trade to offer his
services to the Government is Henry G. Wick-
ham, president of the Matawan Steel & Iron
Co., Matawan, N. J., who has joined the service
of the Aviation division at Dayton, O. Mr.
Wickham is connected with the mechanical de-
partment, a branch of the service wherein he
will be able to render the greatest assistance,
as he is an authority in the metallurgical domain.
Leslie C. Gorsuch, who is a brother-in-law of
Mr. Wickham, will take charge of the plant at
Matawan.
He is an experienced piano plate
man, having been trained in Springfield, O.
Manufacturer* of
Tuners' Trade
Solicited
PAPER, FELT AND CLOTH PUNCHINGS
BRIDLE STRAPS, FIBRE WASHERS AND BRIDGES
FOR PIANOS, ORGANS AND PLAYER ACTIONS
Office and Factory: 428 East 53d Street, New York
«r ! d te .i o d r pVi?e p ii.t
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Manufacturers
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SYLVESTER TOWER CO.
Towers Above
All Others
Grand and Upright Piano-forte Actions 23? SSSSt'ggS
Keys. Actions. Hammers. Brackets and Nickel Rail Furnished Complete
131 to 147 Broadway
.
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CAMBRIDGEPORT, MASS.
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
MANUFACTURERS OF
PIANO
ACTIONS
HIGHEST GRADE
ONE GRADE ONLY
OFFICE
457 WEST FORTY-FIFTH ST.
FACTORIES—WEST FORTY-FIFTH ST.
Ttatl Avenue u d West Fwty-Sixth Street
NEW YORK
Behlen's Varnish Crack Eradicator
is all the name implies.
It removes cracks and checks with-
out the necessity of removing the
old varnish or shellac, which means
a big saving in time and incidentally
money.
Send for sample can and put it to
the test.
li Behlen & Bro
Anilines ^x^N^ -Stains
Shellacs V>^> Fillers
3 7 1 PEARL ST., NEW YORK
A. C. CHENEY PIANO ACTION CO.
M Q n.,foM..P^c «t i PNEUMATIC ACTIONS FOR PLAYER-PIANOS
Manufacturers
of j H I G H -GRADE PIANOFORTE ACTIONS
CASTLETON, NEW YORK