Soundboard bleaching

[David ilvedson]

Stan,

How do you shim?  Have you looked into Bill Spurlocks router 
system?  It is amazing!!

David Ilvedson, RPT

Date sent:      	Tue, 27 Apr 1999 14:44:45 -0500 (CDT)
To:             	pianotech@ptg.org
From:           	skroeker@mts.net (Stan Kroeker)
Subject:        	Soundboard bleaching
Send reply to:  	pianotech@ptg.org

> Normally, after shimming a cracked soundboard we simply delight in the
> contrast of carefully fitted new spruce shims next to aged soundboard wood.
> However, we are rebuilding a 1926 Heintzman 7' grand and would like to
> achieve more uniformity in color on the shimmed board.
> 
> Anyone care to share opinions, experiences, techniques and sources of
> supply re: bleaching of soundboards prior to refinishing?
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Stan Kroeker
> Registered Piano Technician
> 
> Kroeker & Sons Piano Experts
> 59 Quiring
> Winnipeg, Manitoba
> Canada  R2G 1Y5
> 
> Ph. 204-669-5881
> 
> 
> 


David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@jps.net