Ep 7. Tickling Ivories With a Saw

West End Salvage Season 2 Episode 7, titled "Tickling Ivories With a Saw," follows the team at the West End Salvage as they work on transforming some old, neglected items into beautiful and unique pieces of furniture. In this episode, Joe, the lead designer, and his team are tasked with bringing new life to a dilapidated piano.

The West End Salvage crew discovers the piano buried in a basement where it had been untouched for decades. The old piano's ivory keys are yellowed and chipped, and the wood is worn and damaged. Despite its condition, Joe and his team immediately saw potential and envision a beautiful farmhouse-style coffee table.

The team begins by carefully dismantling the piano, preserving any pieces that can be used and setting aside the rest for disposal. They then use a chainsaw and other power tools to cut and shape the piano's frame to fit their vision for a coffee table. While it's challenging work, Joe and his team meticulously work on the piece, putting their heart and soul into it.

Meanwhile, the team receives a visit from a customer who's interested in purchasing a mirror. Joe and Hal, the West End Salvage's mechanic, take the customer to their nearby studio where they have an impressive collection of mirrors. The customer selects a mirror with intricate, vintage detailing, and Joe and Hal work on cleaning and restoring the piece to its former glory.

Back at the shop, the team continues to work on the piano-turned-coffee-table. They sand the rough edges and apply a coat of paint with a distressed finish to achieve a rustic look. The salvaged ivory keys are used as accents on the table, creating a one-of-a-kind piece that perfectly juxtaposes the old with the new.

To add a final touch, the team installs a hidden compartment underneath the coffee table's tabletop, adding functionality to its beautiful design. The coffee table is now complete, and the West End Salvage team takes pride in the transformation they have achieved.

In the end, West End Salvage Season 2 Episode 7, "Tickling Ivories With a Saw," showcases the creativity, craftsmanship, and artistry of Joe and his team. The team's passion for salvaging, transforming, and repurposing old and forgotten items has once again produced a beautiful and unique piece of furniture that will be cherished for years to come.