Soundboard Dimensions

[Farrell]

Thanks Brian. I kinda figured eight feet might cover it, but I want to be sure. You know, measure twice, cut once! Anyone else out there have the length of a D board??????? I would sure hate to find out that the little rascal is 8' 1" the hard way.

Terry Farrell
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Trout" <grandrestorations@yahoo.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 4:35 PM
Subject: Re: Soundboard Dimensions


> Hi Terry,
> 
> Since most sheet goods and a fair selection of
> lumber come in 8' lengths, I might venture to
> suggest that perhaps 8' might be an appropriate
> length.  Sould accomodate a 'D' board with a few
> inches left over.
> 
> I didn't build mine quite that big, but could
> easily expand it if need be.  I think I made mine
> 6' long and it wouldn't be hard to put on an
> 'addition' if need be.
> 
> Good luck,
> 
> Brian T.
> 
> 
> --- Farrell <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> > I need to build a little soundboard hot box.
> > Seems a good idea to build one that will
> > accommodate any anticipated boards. Since I
> > don't have any Bozie or Fazzie 10-footers
> > awaiting new boards, I figure a box designed to
> > accomdate a Steinway D sized board will suffice
> > for most projects. What is the length and width
> > of a S&S D board? Thanks.
> > 
> > Terry Farrell
> >   
> > 
> 
> 
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