soundboard finish

[Wimblees@aol.com]

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In a message dated 12/19/02 12:13:58 AM !!!First Boot!!!, 
mcpiano@globetrotter.net writes:

> Hello, I'm just about ready to finish the underside of my new
> soundboard. Should I avoid finishing the surround area (where it's
> going to get glued to the rim)? Is it better to finish both sides at
> the almost same time ? Is it safe to finish the top side "before
> gluing the bridges" or should I finish the underside, then glue the
> bridges, then the board to the rim and then only finish the top ??
> 
> Many questions but I prefer to ask before than after.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Marcel
> 
> 

I've never done a new board before, but it would seem to me that you would 
want to glue bridges and ribs to raw wood, instead of finished wood, for a 
more solid adhesion. 

Just my thoughts on the matter.

Wim 

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