my own Soundboard

[Greg Newell]

Terry,
    Thanks for the vote of confidence! If you have the info for the tape I
might consider it. Is it available from Pianotek? I'd love to hear from Brian
if he's reading and/ or willing. Anyone else too!

Greg

Farrell wrote:

> Hi Greg. You might want to consider purchasing the video of the seminar I
> went to in Manitoba given by Andre Bolduc. It will at least let you see the
> entire procedure start to finish, including glueing on the bridge, etc. He
> made his own little blocks for clamping. You can do the same. Brian Trout
> might share with you the rather simple clamping system he has used for
> glueing ribs to boards. Brian??????
>
> I'm like you. Jump in and sink or swim! I say go for it!
>
> Terry Farrell
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Greg Newell" <gnewell@ameritech.net>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>; <mpt@talklist.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 7:39 PM
> Subject: my own Soundboard
>
> > Greetings enlighteners,
> >     I have posted recently about installing my first board on a small
> > grand that was recently given to me. I am contemplating expanding the
> > scope of my fun. I'm considering building my own board. This has nothing
> > to do with the quality of our current suppliers and everything to do
> > with playing with all those expensive toys I own. ;-)
> >     I've read recently about current suppliers making tongue and groove
> > panels and I think I could possibly do a somewhat respectable job making
> > a flat panel this way. I figure that I would taper or trim the board
> > around it's edge and rib crown the thing. Can anyone suggest some
> > reading material on how to accomplish any of these feats? I'm especially
> > interested in the rib crowning. I will also need a way to clamp the
> > board to the inner rim. i've asked Ron Overs to e-mail me  a picture of
> > his set up as he posted once before that he had clamps made for him. The
> > picture he set looked quite intriguing. Any other ideas?
> >     I'm not easily frightened away from things like this so don't bother
> > with the buy one first and then make your own after you gain some
> > experience. I have nothing to loose except my time and materials. Unless
> > there is some equipment I just don't have or can't easily borrow, rent
> > or otherwise obtain the use of, this sounds like fun. I look forward to
> > your posts.
> >
> > Greg
> >
> > --
> > Greg Newell
> > mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net
> >
> >

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