soundboard shims

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Gordon,
If you wish to cut your shims from "aged stock" perhaps you could cut them
from the old ribs off of the old soundboard you are planning on using.

I have never used your  "laminated stock" theory, although I don't see a
great problem with the idea.... provided that the glued surfaces are
meticulasly prepared.

OTOH, after trying many times to camoflage new shims with stains,stong
coffee<g>, etc. I finally gave up and learned to live with that look.
Besides, a beautifully fit shim(top AND bottom) is a mark of excellent
workmanship.  It shows you took the time and care to do it right rather than
just "slap in some putty" . Most surguries leave a scar. Mine did. Don't
worry about it.

Paul Dempsey
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
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