I've sent you the name off-list. Ray ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Maeder" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 2:23 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Bedplate restoration
> Not trying to be harsh, just based on what I've seen. Great work to be > sure, but typically not the look I'm after. I know Steve personally from > my California decades -- he's a great guy. If he can do a more muted job, > I'm game. Can you put me in touch with your friend whose machine was > toned down so I can see for myself, or have him email me some photos? The > machine I'm restoring is a rather important Amberola and I would like the > job done spot-on the first time. John > > >>From: <[email protected]> >>Reply-To: Antique Phonograph List <[email protected]> >>To: "Antique Phonograph List" <[email protected]> >>Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Bedplate restoration >>Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:34:19 -0400 >> >>I think that is a bit harsh on a guy that does nice work, and has helped >>preserve many of the finest machines for future generations of collectors. >>Of course he can make it look as good or as bad as you like. In fact, one >>of the members of this group told me recently that he had Steve "tone >>down" the finish on one of his rare phonos, and he did it just fine. So >>you should have nothing to worry about. >> >> >>----- Original Message ----- From: "John Maeder" <[email protected]> >>To: <[email protected]> >>Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 11:44 AM >>Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Bedplate restoration >> >> >>>Thanks for the tips Andy. Perhaps Steve can soft pedal his work, but >>>I've simply have never seen anything he's done that didn't look like a >>>fire truck. John >>> >>> >>>>From: Andrew Baron <[email protected]> >>>>Reply-To: Antique Phonograph List <[email protected]> >>>>To: Antique Phonograph List <[email protected]> >>>>Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Bedplate restoration >>>>Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:46:46 -0600 >>>> >>>>If Steve Farmer can do great work, he has the attention to detail to >>>>"customize" it, if that's what you want and he's willing to work with >>>>you on your desires. Even if the lacquer or whatever he uses is >>>>inherently glossy, a flattening agent chemical can be added, either to >>>>the color or to the clear, if he uses a clear over the whole to protect >>>>the stripes. Unbuffed lacquer also can have a somewhat muted look, and >>>>I suppose it's conceivable to put a slightly pigmented (yellowed) clear >>>>over the whole to achieve the look you want. Whether by Steve or >>>>another, these are just a few approaches to getting the look you're >>>>after. >>>> >>>>Andy Baron >>>> >>>> >>>>On Jul 12, 2007, at 4:55 AM, John Maeder wrote: >>>> >>>>>I have an Amberola IA that needs a total bedplate and top mech re- >>>>>paint and re-stripe. I am familiar with the great work of Steve >>>>>Farmer in California, but his restorations appear to 'new' for my >>>>>taste. I am looking for someone who can do a more muted resto so the >>>>>result appears to have some age to it. I'm not trying to deceive >>>>>anyone that this is an original finish, just want to to look more >>>>>'relaxed'. Can the board recommend anyone? Thanks! John >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>_______________________________________________ >>>>>Phono-L mailing list >>>>>http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >>>> >>>>_______________________________________________ >>>>Phono-L mailing list >>>>http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >>> >>> >>>_______________________________________________ >>>Phono-L mailing list >>>http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >>> >> >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Phono-L mailing list >>http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >
