my own Soundboard

[Erwinspiano@AOL.COM]

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In a message dated 1/18/2002 1:33:26 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
gnewell@ameritech.net writes:


> Subj:Re: my own Soundboard 
> Date:1/18/2002 1:33:26 PM Pacific Standard Time
> From:<A HREF="mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net">gnewell@ameritech.net</A>
> Reply-to:<A HREF="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A>
> To:<A HREF="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A>
> Sent from the Internet 
> 
> Hii Greg


  So sorry bout the name bobble.  The difference between men and boys is the 
amount of there toys. Hey I'm right there with you and use mine whenever I 
can.
   If any body thinks I'm not havin fun they'd be real wrong. I'm even making 
money at it. Afterall all these years. Life is good
      Best-- Keep us posted
   Dale Erwin
  P.S. when I get my first one edge glued up I'll let you know how it went.

> 
>   Erwinspiano@AOL.COM wrote: 
> >> .   Hi Terry ,Stephen, Gerg
> OK, so I finally get the one "g" at the end of my name but now you crossed 
> the letters in between the G's :) 
> >>   
>>    The one thing that Stepen did not emphasize is  the importance of 
>> getting the back of the panel very,VERY flat so there are no voids under 
>> your rib joints that would compromise the glue surface. 
>>     The sanding idea you have is fine . It is amazing how much flattening 
>> that can be accomplished with a variety of sanding devices. 
>>   Even with finely tuned up low angle plane it is still possible to get 
>> some very ugly tearout. I'm guessing Stephen has more time in on that one 
>> than I do. I'm wondering how he mitigates that. 
>>     By the way I experiemented with surfacing  some long pieces of 
>> spruce(5 to6ft.) 
>>   last night. It ain't so easy. I glued 3 pieces together and got one 
>> perfect joint and one with some very small voids. I'm guessing I could get 
>> it set up with more sophistication if I chose. If you wish I'll share the 
>> rudimentary details later. 
>>    So tell me again why is it that you and Greg are so determined to spend 
>> thousands of dollars in time and money to make one or two soundboards when 
>> you can order a couple premade panels for 1k and before you learn and 
>> refine the REST of the process? There is so much to juggle. 
>>  
> Have toys ..... must play!!!! 
> Seriously though, I'm not figuring at stopping at one or 2 and it just 
> seems like too much money tied up in shipping time and again for each board 
> I desire to do. Just seems illogical to me. All the board manufacturers are 
> doing is edge gluing spruce. I figure i can do that and save a ton of money 
> in the long run. Since I have to attach bridges and ribs anyway, making a 
> board is not that much more. 
> >>      Don't get me wrong I've explored and been intrigued by the panel 
>> making thing too and came to the conclusion that for me it's more 
>> expedient and cost effective to order premade panels at least at this 
>> time. 
>>      Best 
>>  
> Maybe you're closer and shipping isn't that much for you. I read a post 
> where you said your last order was 10 boards (I think). If your really sure 
> that you'll use them that's really great for you. The things I contemplate 
> buying are for any type of woodwork I may have to do. I still plan on 
> constructing all kitchen and bathroom cabinets for my house (and I use that 
> term loosely) and much of the furniture I will have in it. I'm NOT sure 
> I'll have that many more soundboards to do. I hope I will but that seems so 
> up in the air until I gain the experience I need. Anyway, That's my story 
> and I'm stickin to it.   
> Greg


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