Music Trade Review
Issue: 1917 Vol. 64 N. 14 - Page 47
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
QUALITY IN PIANO VENEERS
Several
Important Items Which
First-Class Material
SOME METHODS_OF POLISHING
Constitute
At a recent veneer meeting one of the rep-
resentatives of a veneer knife concern made the
statement that there is more difference in the
quality of veneer than there is in the quality
of knives, consequently a man selling veneer
should find plenty of room for quality talk.
There is not only considerable difference in
the quality of veneer, but perhaps more dif-
ferent phases to the quality element in the
veneer business than anything else. There are
several different things which make for quality
under different conditions. There is the quality
in figure and color of face veneer that is a mat-
ter of important consideration.
Then another quality which must go with it
is that of smooth cutting, even thickness and
freedom from defects. Also there is freedom
from wrinkles in quality; there is tight cutting
and loose cutting and an almost endless lisi of
things that are factors some way or other in
determining comparative quality.
Then aside from, or rather in combination
with, these is the matter of the fitness or
adaptability of veneer to the particular purpose
for which it is intended. This, is a qualifica-
tion, so in a way it becomes a quality. The
man who understands thoroughly what veneer
is to be used for is then prepared to set forth
with a fair degree of certainty the kind of ve-
neer best suited for that particular purpose, and
this is within itself something of a factor in
the matter of quality.
PIANO PLATES
A NEW QUALITY
QUICK DELIVERY
PHONE US
Matawan Steel and Iron Co.
Matawan
47
New Jersey
Rubbing a Most Important Factor in Producing
a Good Finish—A Quick Method
Varnish, when polished, looks well, wears
well, and is particularly adapted to our change-
able climate, especially for furniture. For the
finest work the oil and rotten stone rubbing
is followed by rubbing with the palm of the
hand; some use a chamois skin over the palm,
but the bare hand is better than that. The
rubbed varnish surface is much more durable
than a gloss surface, and it may be added that
it is easier to get a good finish this way than
it is to allow a full varnish gloss, owing to the
possible inexpertness of the varnisher and poor
varnish room facilities.
The finest jobs are those having the founda-
tion well laid with shellac, smooth and even as
plate glass, on which goes a coat of polishing
varnish, flowed on. When dry enough, it is
rubbed out with pulverized pumice stone and
water, to remove all specks or nibs. This rub-
bing must be done with great care. Then it
is ready for washing off clean with clear, cold
water, pretty much as the vehicle painter does
it. Use 00 pumice stone powder. Next comes
the polishing. There are many formulas, but
here is one that is used in a shop doing fine
work: Gum arabic, seven tablespoonfuls; tur-
pentine, one pint; alcohol, one pint; sweet oil,
one pint. Dissolve the gum in vinegar, then
stir in the other substances. This polish is
applied by means of soft muslin rolled up into
a pad, in such shape as will make it handy to
use. This pad must be kept % full of the polish,
and do lots of hard rubbing, this being the se-
cret of success. When the rubber sings, as it
is described, you will know that you really are
polishing. This sound may be likened to that
produced when you draw the finger over a hard
varnished surface. The rubbing is done in a
circular manner.
Bring up the surface to a
full luster, then clean off with cotton waste
upon which has been placed just a trifle of
alcohol, to remove greasiness.
The so-called quick method of polishing is
GEO. W. BRAUNSDORF, Inc.
Manufacturers of
PAPER, FELT AND CLOTH PUNCHINGS
BRIDLE STRAPS, FIBRE WASHERS AND BRIDGES
FOR PIANOS, ORGANS AND PLAYER ACTIONS
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
CEGOEPELAVCO
137 BASTiy^ ST.
NE.W YORK
that in which we take a handful of 4 raw cot-
tori and dip it in a mixture of equal parts of
sweet oil and alcohol, rubbing with a circular
motion. In a short time the polish will begin
to appear.
By the "slow process" you first
bring the surface to a perfect level by rubbing,
then you flow on a coat of cabinet flowing var-
nish; when it is ready, rub with F F pumice
.stone powder, then clean up, or you may also
use rotten stone powder, after the pumice stone
has been used.
The Ohio Veneer Co.
CINCINNATI, O.
Importers and Manufacturer* of Figured
Mahogany and Foreign Woods for high-
grade piano cases and cabinets.
m
Neu> York Office and Sample Room
^s
Grand Central Palace Bldg.
Lexington Ave. and 46th St.
G. H. VAUGHAN, Eastern Representative
Office and Factory: 422-430 East 53d Street, New York
THE COMSTOCK, CHENEY & CO.,
™NN.
:MANUFACTURERS =
Piano-forte Ivory Keys, Actions and Hammers,
Ivory and Composition Covered Organ Keys
Established 1853
GRUBB & KO8EGARTEN BROS.
Manufacturers of HIGH GRADE
PIANO-FORTE ACTIONS
NASSAU. Rensselaer County. N. Y.
THE STANDARD CO.,
TORRINGTON,
CONN.
SYLVESTER TOWER CO.
Towers Above
All Others
Grand and Upright Piano-forte Actions
Keys, Actions. Hammers. Brackets and Nickel Rail Furnished Complete
131 t o 147 B r o a d w a y
-
-
-
CAMBRIDGEPORT. MASS.
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
MANUFACTURERS OF
Manufacturers of a
Complete Line of Piano Action Hardware
Brass Flanges, Damper Rods, Special Capstan Screws,
Bracket and Ball Bolts. Key Pins, Regulating Brackets
and Specialties.
WHITE, SON COMPANY
Manufacturers
ORGAN AND PLAYER-PIANO LEATHERS
530-540 ATLANTIC AVENUE
PIANO
ACTIONS
HIGHEST GRADE
ONE GRADE ONLY
OFFICE
457 WEST FORTY-FIFTH ST.
FACTORIES—WEST FORTY-FIFTH ST.
Tenth Avenue and West Fsrty-Sixth Street
NEW YORK
BOSTON. MASS.
A. C. CHENEY PIANO ACTION CO.
u . M . f . « h » 0 » «f (PNEUMATIC ACTIONS FOR PLAYER-PIANOS
Manufacturers of -j HIGH-GRADE PIANOFORTE ACTIONS
rACTIFTHM N F W VADK
U w 1 L i 1 UN» N*,W YUKtt
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
QUALITY IN PIANO VENEERS
Several
Important Items Which
First-Class Material
SOME METHODS_OF POLISHING
Constitute
At a recent veneer meeting one of the rep-
resentatives of a veneer knife concern made the
statement that there is more difference in the
quality of veneer than there is in the quality
of knives, consequently a man selling veneer
should find plenty of room for quality talk.
There is not only considerable difference in
the quality of veneer, but perhaps more dif-
ferent phases to the quality element in the
veneer business than anything else. There are
several different things which make for quality
under different conditions. There is the quality
in figure and color of face veneer that is a mat-
ter of important consideration.
Then another quality which must go with it
is that of smooth cutting, even thickness and
freedom from defects. Also there is freedom
from wrinkles in quality; there is tight cutting
and loose cutting and an almost endless lisi of
things that are factors some way or other in
determining comparative quality.
Then aside from, or rather in combination
with, these is the matter of the fitness or
adaptability of veneer to the particular purpose
for which it is intended. This, is a qualifica-
tion, so in a way it becomes a quality. The
man who understands thoroughly what veneer
is to be used for is then prepared to set forth
with a fair degree of certainty the kind of ve-
neer best suited for that particular purpose, and
this is within itself something of a factor in
the matter of quality.
PIANO PLATES
A NEW QUALITY
QUICK DELIVERY
PHONE US
Matawan Steel and Iron Co.
Matawan
47
New Jersey
Rubbing a Most Important Factor in Producing
a Good Finish—A Quick Method
Varnish, when polished, looks well, wears
well, and is particularly adapted to our change-
able climate, especially for furniture. For the
finest work the oil and rotten stone rubbing
is followed by rubbing with the palm of the
hand; some use a chamois skin over the palm,
but the bare hand is better than that. The
rubbed varnish surface is much more durable
than a gloss surface, and it may be added that
it is easier to get a good finish this way than
it is to allow a full varnish gloss, owing to the
possible inexpertness of the varnisher and poor
varnish room facilities.
The finest jobs are those having the founda-
tion well laid with shellac, smooth and even as
plate glass, on which goes a coat of polishing
varnish, flowed on. When dry enough, it is
rubbed out with pulverized pumice stone and
water, to remove all specks or nibs. This rub-
bing must be done with great care. Then it
is ready for washing off clean with clear, cold
water, pretty much as the vehicle painter does
it. Use 00 pumice stone powder. Next comes
the polishing. There are many formulas, but
here is one that is used in a shop doing fine
work: Gum arabic, seven tablespoonfuls; tur-
pentine, one pint; alcohol, one pint; sweet oil,
one pint. Dissolve the gum in vinegar, then
stir in the other substances. This polish is
applied by means of soft muslin rolled up into
a pad, in such shape as will make it handy to
use. This pad must be kept % full of the polish,
and do lots of hard rubbing, this being the se-
cret of success. When the rubber sings, as it
is described, you will know that you really are
polishing. This sound may be likened to that
produced when you draw the finger over a hard
varnished surface. The rubbing is done in a
circular manner.
Bring up the surface to a
full luster, then clean off with cotton waste
upon which has been placed just a trifle of
alcohol, to remove greasiness.
The so-called quick method of polishing is
GEO. W. BRAUNSDORF, Inc.
Manufacturers of
PAPER, FELT AND CLOTH PUNCHINGS
BRIDLE STRAPS, FIBRE WASHERS AND BRIDGES
FOR PIANOS, ORGANS AND PLAYER ACTIONS
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
CEGOEPELAVCO
137 BASTiy^ ST.
NE.W YORK
that in which we take a handful of 4 raw cot-
tori and dip it in a mixture of equal parts of
sweet oil and alcohol, rubbing with a circular
motion. In a short time the polish will begin
to appear.
By the "slow process" you first
bring the surface to a perfect level by rubbing,
then you flow on a coat of cabinet flowing var-
nish; when it is ready, rub with F F pumice
.stone powder, then clean up, or you may also
use rotten stone powder, after the pumice stone
has been used.
The Ohio Veneer Co.
CINCINNATI, O.
Importers and Manufacturer* of Figured
Mahogany and Foreign Woods for high-
grade piano cases and cabinets.
m
Neu> York Office and Sample Room
^s
Grand Central Palace Bldg.
Lexington Ave. and 46th St.
G. H. VAUGHAN, Eastern Representative
Office and Factory: 422-430 East 53d Street, New York
THE COMSTOCK, CHENEY & CO.,
™NN.
:MANUFACTURERS =
Piano-forte Ivory Keys, Actions and Hammers,
Ivory and Composition Covered Organ Keys
Established 1853
GRUBB & KO8EGARTEN BROS.
Manufacturers of HIGH GRADE
PIANO-FORTE ACTIONS
NASSAU. Rensselaer County. N. Y.
THE STANDARD CO.,
TORRINGTON,
CONN.
SYLVESTER TOWER CO.
Towers Above
All Others
Grand and Upright Piano-forte Actions
Keys, Actions. Hammers. Brackets and Nickel Rail Furnished Complete
131 t o 147 B r o a d w a y
-
-
-
CAMBRIDGEPORT. MASS.
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
MANUFACTURERS OF
Manufacturers of a
Complete Line of Piano Action Hardware
Brass Flanges, Damper Rods, Special Capstan Screws,
Bracket and Ball Bolts. Key Pins, Regulating Brackets
and Specialties.
WHITE, SON COMPANY
Manufacturers
ORGAN AND PLAYER-PIANO LEATHERS
530-540 ATLANTIC AVENUE
PIANO
ACTIONS
HIGHEST GRADE
ONE GRADE ONLY
OFFICE
457 WEST FORTY-FIFTH ST.
FACTORIES—WEST FORTY-FIFTH ST.
Tenth Avenue and West Fsrty-Sixth Street
NEW YORK
BOSTON. MASS.
A. C. CHENEY PIANO ACTION CO.
u . M . f . « h » 0 » «f (PNEUMATIC ACTIONS FOR PLAYER-PIANOS
Manufacturers of -j HIGH-GRADE PIANOFORTE ACTIONS
rACTIFTHM N F W VADK
U w 1 L i 1 UN» N*,W YUKtt
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