Soundboard Panel Gluing

Farrell mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com
Sat, 14 Sep 2002 06:21:01 -0400


Hello Del. Seriously though, I'm getting REAL close to digging into that first board (pneumatic clamps done, hot box done, etc.). I am trying to decide whether to make my own panels (I would definitely like to make my own) or purchase them already glued up and thicknessed. In your opinion, how practical is it for the VERY small one man shop to do this. Last night was one of little sleep worrying about misaligned edges and the like. I try and imagine how I would flip the panel after it starts getting big to clean up squeeze out (maybe not really any reason to do that on the bottom if you are going to plane it to thickness afterward). Ron N. has spoken of the difficulty of machining the very straight square edge needed for panel construction. What does your experience suggest is prudent for the newbie small shop? (I think I know what the answer is - so I'll ask one more question. "But I really want to do it!") And just how difficult will it be to tackle the tough parts?

Thanks.

Terry Farrell
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Delwin D Fandrich" <pianobuilders@olynet.com>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2002 2:37 AM
Subject: Re: Soundboard Panel Gluing


> Well, I can see it working for the La Petite, but what do you plan to do
> with the concert grand...?
> 
> Del



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