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THE MUSIC TRADE
JULY 11, 1925
REVIEW
37
SUPPLY BRANCHES OF THE INDUSTRY
Numerous Advantages of
Grade-Marking Lumber
Definite Standard of Quality in Lumber Is As-
sured by Observance of Grade-Marking Rules
It is obvious that the advantages of the grade-
marking of lumber to the wood-using industry
are numerous. There are, in fact, no legitimate
arguments against such a practice, although the
Hardwood Manufacturers' Institute, of Mem-
phis, Tenn., together with a number of other
lumber associations, is having its troubles in
effecting legislation to this end.
An interesting comment on the subject of
grade-marking and its advantages was made
to the Institute recently by one of the large
lumber mills responding to its card question-
naire. The letter listed arguments in favor of
marking lumber grades as follows: (1) It will
correct one of the great evils in the lumber in-
dustry, which is the selling of lumber as a dif-
ferent grade from what it really is. (2) Under
the system of grade marking the shipper must
feel a keener responsibility in the matter of
careful grading because he has his guarantee
and that guarantee goes right with the individ-
ual board. (3) The grading of lumber is a
mystery to all but the lumbermen. Grade mark-
ing will be an education to the user of lumber,
enabling him not only to get what he buys but
to know the qualities of the different grades for
his use. Therefore he will be able to buy more
intelligently. (4) Grade marking will be a
strong factor in market stabilization. One of
the causes of wide fluctuation in market prices
is the fact that so many qualities of lumber are
sold under the same grade name. In grade
marking only one quality can be sold under
that name. (5) Grade manipulation has been
one of the favorite means of carrying on il-
legitimate competition.
(6)
While grade
marking will be welcomed by all elements of
the trade except those few who profit by the
present situation it should be especially wel-
comed by the manufacturer because in the
minds of the public it is the manufacturer who
gets the blame for the troubles which arise and
he cannot be on hand to defend himself. The
manufacturing industry by taking a positive
stand on grade marking will greatly improve
its position with the public. (7) If adopted by
all mills grade marking will undoubtedly re-
7A MESSAGE
- FOR YOU
Are you still wasting your time and
going to the expense of scraping off old
varnish and shellac to eliminate the
checks and cracks in order to secure a
smooth surface for refinishing?
Use Behlen's Varnish Crack* Eradi-
cator.
It saves time, trouble and, incidentally,
expense, at the same time giving you as
fine a body surface for the new finish
as you could possibly wish for.
A sample can for trial awaits your
request.
H. BEHLEN & BRO.
Anilinas '
Sh*lUe«
Stains
FilUr.
10-12 Christopher St., New York
W«ar ttfc AT*., and 8th St.
duce credit losses because it will discourage
that form of competition which results in busi-
ness of some of our customers being run at a
loss."
Results of Investigation
in Cost of Spruce
Tariff Commission Reports Only a Slight Dif-
ferential Between the Domestic and the Cana-
dian Cost
WASHINGTON, D. C, July 3.—A preliminary state-
ment of information secured by the Tariff Com-
mission in its investigation of the cost of pro-
duction of spruce, fir and other logs in the
Northwest shows a slight difference between
domestic and Canadian cost. The investiga-
tion was ordered by the commission upon ap-
plication of J. H. Bloedel, of the Bloedel-Don-
ovan Lumber Mills, protesting against the duty
of $1 per 1,000 feet. The cost at tidewater,
without interest, is estimated at $14,902 for do-
mestic and $14.18 for foreign logs, per 1,000
feet. If interest is included, the figures are
$16,632 and $15,222 respectively. To arrive at
the cost of the Canadian logs at Bellingham,
Washington, there must be added $0,862, the
royalty addition due to exporting logs, and
$1,766 for towing Canadian logs to Bellingham.
In 1923 174,000,000 feet of logs were im-
ported from Canada, and, based on statistics it
gathered, the commission estimates domestic
production at 8,326,000,000 feet, indicating that
about 95 per cent of the logs going into pro-
duction of Puget Sound came from domestic
logging operations.
Repairing Friction
Marks on Piano Cases
Improper Packing Sometimes Mars Surface of
Case During the Course of the Shipping
Varnish troubles with piano surfaces fre-
quently make their appearance in the retail
wareroom or home, and differ widely from the
problems with varnish experienced in the piano
factory. The experience of a retail piano mer-
chant in Cape Girardeau, Mo., was mentioned
recently in the Furniture Manufacturer and
Artisan, and doubtless contains much that
will interest superintendents and foremen in
finishing departments.
"I was called out to look at a piano that was
shipped to a customer of mine," reads the let-
ter, which is signed by the initials G. L. G.,
"and in unpacking it was found that in certain
places where the paper had touched the varnish
it had eaten into the finish and left a very fine
white powder, probably the varnish.
After
looking it over thoroughly, I found that it was
eaten in places where the paper had been folded
under the lid. It was inclosed in a large paper
bag and in a crate.
"What I want to know is what could have
caused the varnish to powder? Was it acid in
the paper or do you think it was faulty var-
nish? It looks like paper marks, but the var-
nish is eaten to the wood and was in a white
powdered form. Can it be helped by rubbing
with oil and fine pumice or what would you
advise?"
The following answer to the communication
was made by Walter K. Schmidt, in the same
magazine: "Your difficulty, we believe, was due
to the excessive friction caused in shipping,
which manifested itself only where the folds of
the paper were heaviest. Undoubtedly, the
varnish was a trifle short and somewhat brittle.
This injury would not have occurred had the
piano been packed with sufficient pads to avoid
the jarring in transit.
"This, however, is not the solution of the
difficulty. It may be possible for you to French
polish in the depressions; if not, remove every
bit of the rubbing oil which you may have used,
by washing off with neutral soap, recoat with
varnish and rub."
The Various Types of
Standard Player Actions
New York Company Explains the Three Styles
of Actions Which That Concern Is Now
Manufacturing
Several letters have been received from the
trade by the Standard Pneumatic Action Co.,
New York, requesting information about the
Type C Standard player-action, which was re-
ferred to in a recent issue of the Standard
Player Monthly. The following explanation of
the three types of standard pneumatic actions
has been authorized by the company.
There are three types of Standard Player
Action, classed as Type "A," Type "B," and
Type "C."
The Type "A" is a double-valve action. The
primary valves are operated by atmospheric air
from the tracker bar; and these, when they
raise, admit atmospheric air which operates the
secondary valves. In other words, atmospheric
air is "relayed" to the secondary pouches. In
Type "A" there are also separate equalizer bel-
lows in the bottom action.
The Type "B" is a single valve action. Its
bottom action is the same as Type "A."
The Type "C" is a single valve action with
a simplified bottom action. In this type, the
equalizers and wind-chest have been combined
to form one strong and efficient unit. It also
differs slightly from types "A" and "B" in a
somewhat duller finish of the exposed wood-
work.
The differences are clearly illustrated in the
revised edition of the "Principles of Player
Action Operation," published by the Standard
Pneumatic Action Co.
Ivory Quarterly Sale
A report of the second quarterly ivory sale
of the present year, which was held in Antwerp
in May, has been issued recently by Consul Gen-
eral G. S. Messersmith. The sale was said to
be less active than the corresponding one held
in 1924, amounting to 63,137 kilos. This figure
includes hippopotamus teeth.
213 East 19th Street, New York
A CABINET
That Will Increase
Your Profits.
Finished Mahogany,
Oak or Walnut.
Capacity, 48 Rolls
Write for Catalog.
Sole Agents for
WEICKERT HAMMER AND DAMPER FELTS
GRAND AND UPRIGHT HAMMERS
Made of Wetckert Felt
The Art Novelty Co.
Goshen, Ind.
PHILIP W. GETTING & SON, Inc.
STYLE NO. 160
THE MUSIC TRADE
JULY 11, 1925
REVIEW
37
SUPPLY BRANCHES OF THE INDUSTRY
Numerous Advantages of
Grade-Marking Lumber
Definite Standard of Quality in Lumber Is As-
sured by Observance of Grade-Marking Rules
It is obvious that the advantages of the grade-
marking of lumber to the wood-using industry
are numerous. There are, in fact, no legitimate
arguments against such a practice, although the
Hardwood Manufacturers' Institute, of Mem-
phis, Tenn., together with a number of other
lumber associations, is having its troubles in
effecting legislation to this end.
An interesting comment on the subject of
grade-marking and its advantages was made
to the Institute recently by one of the large
lumber mills responding to its card question-
naire. The letter listed arguments in favor of
marking lumber grades as follows: (1) It will
correct one of the great evils in the lumber in-
dustry, which is the selling of lumber as a dif-
ferent grade from what it really is. (2) Under
the system of grade marking the shipper must
feel a keener responsibility in the matter of
careful grading because he has his guarantee
and that guarantee goes right with the individ-
ual board. (3) The grading of lumber is a
mystery to all but the lumbermen. Grade mark-
ing will be an education to the user of lumber,
enabling him not only to get what he buys but
to know the qualities of the different grades for
his use. Therefore he will be able to buy more
intelligently. (4) Grade marking will be a
strong factor in market stabilization. One of
the causes of wide fluctuation in market prices
is the fact that so many qualities of lumber are
sold under the same grade name. In grade
marking only one quality can be sold under
that name. (5) Grade manipulation has been
one of the favorite means of carrying on il-
legitimate competition.
(6)
While grade
marking will be welcomed by all elements of
the trade except those few who profit by the
present situation it should be especially wel-
comed by the manufacturer because in the
minds of the public it is the manufacturer who
gets the blame for the troubles which arise and
he cannot be on hand to defend himself. The
manufacturing industry by taking a positive
stand on grade marking will greatly improve
its position with the public. (7) If adopted by
all mills grade marking will undoubtedly re-
7A MESSAGE
- FOR YOU
Are you still wasting your time and
going to the expense of scraping off old
varnish and shellac to eliminate the
checks and cracks in order to secure a
smooth surface for refinishing?
Use Behlen's Varnish Crack* Eradi-
cator.
It saves time, trouble and, incidentally,
expense, at the same time giving you as
fine a body surface for the new finish
as you could possibly wish for.
A sample can for trial awaits your
request.
H. BEHLEN & BRO.
Anilinas '
Sh*lUe«
Stains
FilUr.
10-12 Christopher St., New York
W«ar ttfc AT*., and 8th St.
duce credit losses because it will discourage
that form of competition which results in busi-
ness of some of our customers being run at a
loss."
Results of Investigation
in Cost of Spruce
Tariff Commission Reports Only a Slight Dif-
ferential Between the Domestic and the Cana-
dian Cost
WASHINGTON, D. C, July 3.—A preliminary state-
ment of information secured by the Tariff Com-
mission in its investigation of the cost of pro-
duction of spruce, fir and other logs in the
Northwest shows a slight difference between
domestic and Canadian cost. The investiga-
tion was ordered by the commission upon ap-
plication of J. H. Bloedel, of the Bloedel-Don-
ovan Lumber Mills, protesting against the duty
of $1 per 1,000 feet. The cost at tidewater,
without interest, is estimated at $14,902 for do-
mestic and $14.18 for foreign logs, per 1,000
feet. If interest is included, the figures are
$16,632 and $15,222 respectively. To arrive at
the cost of the Canadian logs at Bellingham,
Washington, there must be added $0,862, the
royalty addition due to exporting logs, and
$1,766 for towing Canadian logs to Bellingham.
In 1923 174,000,000 feet of logs were im-
ported from Canada, and, based on statistics it
gathered, the commission estimates domestic
production at 8,326,000,000 feet, indicating that
about 95 per cent of the logs going into pro-
duction of Puget Sound came from domestic
logging operations.
Repairing Friction
Marks on Piano Cases
Improper Packing Sometimes Mars Surface of
Case During the Course of the Shipping
Varnish troubles with piano surfaces fre-
quently make their appearance in the retail
wareroom or home, and differ widely from the
problems with varnish experienced in the piano
factory. The experience of a retail piano mer-
chant in Cape Girardeau, Mo., was mentioned
recently in the Furniture Manufacturer and
Artisan, and doubtless contains much that
will interest superintendents and foremen in
finishing departments.
"I was called out to look at a piano that was
shipped to a customer of mine," reads the let-
ter, which is signed by the initials G. L. G.,
"and in unpacking it was found that in certain
places where the paper had touched the varnish
it had eaten into the finish and left a very fine
white powder, probably the varnish.
After
looking it over thoroughly, I found that it was
eaten in places where the paper had been folded
under the lid. It was inclosed in a large paper
bag and in a crate.
"What I want to know is what could have
caused the varnish to powder? Was it acid in
the paper or do you think it was faulty var-
nish? It looks like paper marks, but the var-
nish is eaten to the wood and was in a white
powdered form. Can it be helped by rubbing
with oil and fine pumice or what would you
advise?"
The following answer to the communication
was made by Walter K. Schmidt, in the same
magazine: "Your difficulty, we believe, was due
to the excessive friction caused in shipping,
which manifested itself only where the folds of
the paper were heaviest. Undoubtedly, the
varnish was a trifle short and somewhat brittle.
This injury would not have occurred had the
piano been packed with sufficient pads to avoid
the jarring in transit.
"This, however, is not the solution of the
difficulty. It may be possible for you to French
polish in the depressions; if not, remove every
bit of the rubbing oil which you may have used,
by washing off with neutral soap, recoat with
varnish and rub."
The Various Types of
Standard Player Actions
New York Company Explains the Three Styles
of Actions Which That Concern Is Now
Manufacturing
Several letters have been received from the
trade by the Standard Pneumatic Action Co.,
New York, requesting information about the
Type C Standard player-action, which was re-
ferred to in a recent issue of the Standard
Player Monthly. The following explanation of
the three types of standard pneumatic actions
has been authorized by the company.
There are three types of Standard Player
Action, classed as Type "A," Type "B," and
Type "C."
The Type "A" is a double-valve action. The
primary valves are operated by atmospheric air
from the tracker bar; and these, when they
raise, admit atmospheric air which operates the
secondary valves. In other words, atmospheric
air is "relayed" to the secondary pouches. In
Type "A" there are also separate equalizer bel-
lows in the bottom action.
The Type "B" is a single valve action. Its
bottom action is the same as Type "A."
The Type "C" is a single valve action with
a simplified bottom action. In this type, the
equalizers and wind-chest have been combined
to form one strong and efficient unit. It also
differs slightly from types "A" and "B" in a
somewhat duller finish of the exposed wood-
work.
The differences are clearly illustrated in the
revised edition of the "Principles of Player
Action Operation," published by the Standard
Pneumatic Action Co.
Ivory Quarterly Sale
A report of the second quarterly ivory sale
of the present year, which was held in Antwerp
in May, has been issued recently by Consul Gen-
eral G. S. Messersmith. The sale was said to
be less active than the corresponding one held
in 1924, amounting to 63,137 kilos. This figure
includes hippopotamus teeth.
213 East 19th Street, New York
A CABINET
That Will Increase
Your Profits.
Finished Mahogany,
Oak or Walnut.
Capacity, 48 Rolls
Write for Catalog.
Sole Agents for
WEICKERT HAMMER AND DAMPER FELTS
GRAND AND UPRIGHT HAMMERS
Made of Wetckert Felt
The Art Novelty Co.
Goshen, Ind.
PHILIP W. GETTING & SON, Inc.
STYLE NO. 160
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