Soundboard shims via Spurlok method

[Joe & Penny Goss]

Greg, If your bit chattered it may have been the direction that you moved
the tool.
The thick tacky tape that I use makes up for the crown.
Joe Goss
imatunr@srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Newell" <gnewell@ameritech.net>
To: "Pianotech forum" <pianotech@ptg.org>; "Master Piano Tech"
<mpt@talklist.com>; "College and University Technicians" <caut@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2001 1:58 PM
Subject: Soundboard shims via Spurlok method


> Dear Lists,
>     I've got trouble. I just started using the sound board router system
> the venerable Mr. Bill Spurlock sells. I don't like it! Maybe it's just
> me but I can't get a handle on how to affix a rail to the crowned sound
> board. I would be easier if the board was flat bu then I'd be replacing
> it not shimming it. I've always been taught that a glue joint is only as
> good as the mating surfaces. I have several small gaps in various places
> and I've gone as wide as I dare with the shims that I have. Kind of like
> the wobbly chair syndrome. I've never had a router bit cut so poorly,
> chattering and pulling like it did.
>     I am gluing the shim in now with as much of the gaps minimized as
> possible but I'm finicky. I'd rather not see any at all. I think I'll
> switch gears here and try the epoxy method. Would any of you be so kind
> as to detail this method to me along with the product you use and your
> results with it. Before the forum police come to get me, I know this has
> been posted before. Nevertheless I'd appreciate a complete approach if
> any of you are so inclined.
>     Thanks a bunch! You all are the best!!!!
>
> Greg
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> Greg Newell
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