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Repairing a Crushed Instrument Case
By Charlie Morgan

I have a baby grand piano that was dropped about two feet to the floor
during moving and sustained damage to the case on the left front of
the case.  The damage is sort of a crush damage two inches across the
front, one inch back from the corner and about 3/4-inch tall.  The
case is a darkish wood veneer.

I have been searching on the Internet on how to repair this damage,
but have not come across anything useful.  I did come across how to
repair veneer on antique furniture, but it didn't really say how to
build up the underlying wood damage underneath the veneer.  I may end
up refinishing the entire piano.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to repair this?  I want to
attempt it myself.  The piano is not worth much so I don't want to pay
someone to do it.  And it is no big deal if it is not perfect, as long
as it looks better than it does now.  Any web sites anyone would suggest
or step by step pictures/instructions?

Thanks for your help!
Charlie Morgan


(Message sent Wed 14 May 2008, 03:52:21 GMT, from time zone GMT-0700.)

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