10-07-2014, 07:46 PM
SteveJB,
I always remove the front section prior to refinishing.My 16B front panel was pretty stubborn. You can try soaking the seam with a lacquer thinner and carefully pry it out inch by inch. One important thing- there is a wooden block on the bottom. It hides 2 screws and needs to be removed to take them off. Personally, I would replace veneer without removing the arch.
I always remove the front section prior to refinishing.My 16B front panel was pretty stubborn. You can try soaking the seam with a lacquer thinner and carefully pry it out inch by inch. One important thing- there is a wooden block on the bottom. It hides 2 screws and needs to be removed to take them off. Personally, I would replace veneer without removing the arch.
