---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment 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 ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/ad/0b/9b/57/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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