my own Soundboard

Richard Brekne Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no
Fri, 18 Jan 2002 20:56:36 +0100


Farrell wrote:

> > I won't go into
> > thicknessing technique for a big panel by hand planing, unless someone is
> interested -
> > but it doesn't really take all that long to do and it's not hard.
>
> You bet I am interested! That is just what I am looking for: a good
> professional method that does not require a big machine $ outlay. I have
> planed a bit - but usually on the edge of boards. Although I do plane my
> soundboard shims. I really have no experience hand planing a large flat
> surface to thickness. I would love to hear of your technique. It sounds like
> it would be right up the alley for someone like me. Thanks.
>
> Terry Farrell

I would second Terrys post here. This kind of thing is always interesting and no
doubt has several applications in woodworking. Give us the long version !
--
Richard Brekne
RPT, N.P.T.F.
Bergen, Norway
mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no
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