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Making furniture from a grand piano
I have aquired a grand piano that has sentimental value to me. I've
looked into getting it restored but the cost far exceeds the value as a piano. I already own a piano and don't really have room for a grand-piano sized object of interest. I do, however, need a desk. Has anyone ever seen a project whereby a grand piano is rebuilt as a desk? This is a small 5-6 foot grand piano made about a hundred years ago. It is made from mahogany and mahogany plywood. Thanks! |
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wrote in message oups.com... I have aquired a grand piano that has sentimental value to me. I've looked into getting it restored but the cost far exceeds the value as a piano. I was a bit curious. Is this one of the New York state pianos by any chance? What were you looking at for restoration cost? Some of these old pianos were magnificent. I think a fully restored one goes for about $6k-$8k. It pains me to hear about putting it out to pasture as a desk. Bob |
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This is a North Carolina piano.
The original estimate for restoration was ~4-6k The restorer called and said I could come pick it up for $150.00 and that he would not recommend any additional work. Cracked sound board. Delaminated pin board. Etc, etc. etc. |
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wrote in message oups.com... This is a North Carolina piano. The original estimate for restoration was ~4-6k The restorer called and said I could come pick it up for $150.00 and that he would not recommend any additional work. Cracked sound board. Delaminated pin board. Etc, etc. etc. Oh, ok. Bob |
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