Subject: Refinishing wood pipes From: "Daniel W Hopkins" <danielwh@homefreeweb.com <mailto:danielwh@homefreeweb.com>> Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 17:46:41 -0300 I am about to refinish some of my wood Pipes.I bought shellac What do I do to refinish these pipes, ANd what do I do when I get near the mouths.I dont want to start till I get some advice Thank you Daniel WH "2000 E. Power Biggs Fellow Recipient"

Subject: Re: [Residence Organs] Refinishing wood pipes From: "Jon" <sparky@chesco.com <mailto:sparky@chesco.com>> Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 23:00:22 -0400 The address may come in handy: http://www.xs4all.nl/~josvanr/finishes/shellac.html <http://www.xs4all.nl/%7ejosvanr/finishes/shellac.html>

Subject: Re: [Residence Organs] Refinishing wood pipes From: "Bob North" <bnorth@intergate.ca <mailto:bnorth@intergate.ca>> Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 02:02:38 -0600 >Daniel, I have been having fun refinishing the wooden pipes from my 1923 2m/3r Frazee organ. I started by washing them with Murphy's Oil Soap, rising clean and letting them dry. Then I used french polish (shellac) >and have put on a number of coats, until the pipes have a nice gloss finish. The pipes have a great finish and will look great on display, as none will be hidden. A word of caution: shellac is diluted in alcohol, which is HIGHLY FLAMABLE. Use only in a well ventilated area, (like outside). Safety gear, like gloves, mask and eye protection are a must. Good luck, I really enjoyed working with mine. Now........the metal = pipes. Regards.........Bob

Another thing that can remove crud effectively without damanging things (works better on consoles and stuff that may have layers of grease and wax) is mineral spirits.