Re: Proper Restoration
By Philip Jamison
Speaking of proper restoration techniques, I wonder how far one should go in restoring fairground organ facades? For instance, my Gasparini facade is quite warped. I removed the carvings (those that hadn't already fallen off!) and stripped them of a dozen coats of paint. I toyed with straightening the warpage, but I believe it's too deformed, so I wonder now if I should replace it with a plywood base or use glued-up solid lumber as was the original. To this, I'd glue the original carvings. Any thoughts?
Philip Jamison
West Chester, Pennsylvania |
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