Presto

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March 28, 1925.
PRESTO
veneer. If the tape is of paper, then the logical rea-
soning would call for it to be put on the top of
veneer, turned out in the process of gluing, then
Various Practices in Vogue Commented Upon by cleaned off.
"The one thing certain about all this is that we
Expert Writing in Hardwood Record,
have reached the day in the veneering industry, espe-
Methods of joining veneer were discussed by a cially in piano manufacturing, where there is to be
writer in a recent issue of the Hardwood Record and much jointing. We must not only point veneer for
the difficulties of the operation pointed out. The the sake of utilization, but trimming and pointing
process of tapering the ends is one commonly em- plays an important part in matching up for fancy
ployed and different methods have arisen which give figure and artistic effect. So we are in for more joint-
rise "to some arguments about what is good practice. ing than ever before. The question of how we may
Some turn the tape side in and glue the tape down in best carry on this jointing involves two elements.
making up plywood. Others urge that this is poor One is that of getting good joints—that is, of equip-
business and argue for putting the tape on the face ment for trimming and jointing. The other is that
side of veneer and cleaning it off after it is glued up," of how to hold the jointed veneer together during the
he says.
process of assembling and gluing up. The man who
"In making a parquetry and fancy flooring and bor- can furnish a positive and satisfactory answer to the
ders there is a way of holding the jointed pieces to- question will be rendering a distinct service to those
gether by gluing either a thin sheet of veneer on the engaged in the manufacture of pianos as well as other
back of a piece of cloth of some kind. The cloth industries in which veneer is used."
method has been the widest used and it serves a pur-
pose similar to that of tape in veneering except that
A MARTIN ENTHUSIAST.
it spreads over the whole square and the parquetry is
George
A.
Perry, who has charge of the small
laid with the cloth still on it and between the fancy goods department
of the music section of L. Bam-
top floor and the sub floor.
berger & Co., Newark, N. J., is a Martin band in-
"There is suggestion in this of possibilities in the strument enthusiast. During the last year the busi-
veneer industry of using a suitable fabric in sheets ness of this department has increased tremendously.
large enough to cover the entire under face of the Recently he outfitted the East Orange Elks Band
pieces of veneer being jointed together and letting vvith Martin instruments, selling them between thirty
it make a sort of intervening ply between the veneer. and forty pieces. He has a number of letters from
Moreover, this practice had some attention back prominent players, testifying to their appreciation of
twenty-five or thirty years ago, of using what was the excellent line sold by L. Bamberger & Co. "The
termed 'scrim' between plies of veneer, and it was results have proved that we choose our line wisely.
argued for it that it helped improve the glue joint. We don't have to try to sell Martin instruments; they
Plainly there is a question here and some room for are sold through the recommendation of satisfied cus-
argument, and it would not hurt for us to have some tomers who tell other musicians about them," said
experimental research to develop the probable merits Mr. Perry.
of a practice of this kind and also get some idea of
its probable cost.
The Carberry-Parker Co., Milwaukee, is canvassing
"The use of a narrow tape on veneer if it has body its list of phonograph purchasers and suggesting in-
enough to serve its purpose raises some interesting stallation of Globe radio sets, which are designed for
questions as to the wisdom of letting it stay on the that purpose. The result of the canvass so far is
bottom of veneer when it is glued down. It would said to be satisfactory. The activities are part of the
seem better to extend it and make it into an entire plans of W. C. Schmidt, manager of the new radio de-
ply covering or cross banding on the bottom of the partment of the company.
MAKING VENEER JOINTS
"SUPERIOR" PIANO PLATES
NORMAL BUSINESS FOR WALNUT
Manufacturers Expect Steady Calls and a Scheme of
Publicity Will Aid Stimulation.
A steady business in walnut lumber is anticipated
by the walnut manufacturers and the stimulative work
of walnut publicity will be continued according to the
decision of the directors of the American Walnut
Manufacturers' Association at a meeting in Chicago
recently. The committee on advertising will hold a
number of special meetings to outline in detail the
plans for continuing and enlarging the scope of wal-
nut publicity.
The great number of reported instances for the
use of walnut for piano cases, interior woodwork and
paneling is considered very encouraging. Shipments
for the past six months are reported satisfactory and
much higher than for a similar period last year. The
stocks of walnut lumber held by the members of the
association have been increasing, although the stocks
of individual mills in most instances have shown
downward tendencies. The walnut manufacturers
anticipate a normal year of business and a rather
steady business throughout the year, with increased
production taking care of an increased consumption.
BAND LEADER MADE CAPTAIN.
William S. Stannard, leader of the United States
Army Band in Washington, has been raised to the
rank of captain. Congress recently created the rank
of captain for the leader of the United States Army
Band in order to place the director of this band on
a parity with that of the directors of the Marine and
Navy bands, both of whom hold the rank of captain.
Heretofore the Army Band leader has been selected
from the "warrant officers" in the Army Music
School.
Stork Lake, la., voters will decide, March 30,
whether to levy a tax not to exceed two mills for
support of a municipal band in 1926. The plan is
for the creation of a municipal band to be made up
of Storm Lake musicians. The present juvenile band
is expected to furnish some players.
DEALERS and TUNERS!
Keys Recovered and Rebushed
All work is done by expert workmen
and modern machinery and you are
assured of correct spacing which is so
important. When keys are replaced they
will appear exactly as when the instru-
ment left the factory.
Manufactured by
SUPERIOR FOUNDRY CO.
Cleveland, Ohio
PRICES FOR PYRALIN IVORY
52 heads and tails
$8.00
52 fronts
2.50
88 keys rebushed -
4.00
Express or Parcel Post to
FRIELD MILLER & CO.
FAIRBANKS £•*»«•*
THE FAIRBANKS CO., Springfield, Ohio
3767 N. Illinois Street
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
HOW TO S E N D
Remove from frame, number plainly near Capstan,
wrap or box securely, and ship Parcel Post or Express.
Please do not remove the old ivories as
there is danger of the wood being broken.
Ivories will be returned if deaired.
PERFECTION
Benches and Cabinets
The line that sells on sight and satisfies always
Send for catalog and price list
Nationally Priced
Size 14x30, in all
finishes
Full size Bench 15x36
Packed two benches in one crate.
$6.00
7.50
PERFECTION PIANO BENCH MFG. COMPANY
1514-1520 Blue Island Ave.
Chicago, 111.
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