my own Soundboard

[Greg Newell]

Just what I was thinking. Thanks terry.

Greg

P.S. I'm still open to any and all ideas from those who have experience in this.
I still need to find a source for wood for both board and ribs too! Thanks to
all!


Farrell wrote:

> Greg, my information is that cold hide glue does not have adequate strength
> for the board-to-rim joint. Hot hide glue is what was traditionally used in
> the factories, but they also had 12 guys standing around applying the glue,
> setting the board in, and clamping within just a few minutes. Hot hide glue
> will not have sufficient working time for one or two guys to install a
> board. If Del & Ron N. say Titebond II is great for this application, I
> would sure recommend using it instead of hot hide glue. And remember to wipe
> the inside of the rim below the board after you clamp!
>
> Terry Farrell
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Greg Newell" <gnewell@ameritech.net>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2002 1:00 AM
> Subject: Re: my own Soundboard
>
> > Del,
> >     At this point in time I am favoring either hide glue or Titebond II.
> I'd
> > rather expend my energies getting good wood to use for the soundboard and
> the
> > ribs. Any ideas for sources?
> >
> > Greg
> > SNIP

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