my own Soundboard

[Greg Newell]

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Dale,
    No need to be sorry about the name thing. I'm just having fun with
it. All Smiles!!! I will let everyone know if I get anything to "write
home about" this weekend. I'm all but signed off for now until Monday.
    Greg

Erwinspiano@AOL.COM wrote:

> In a message dated 1/18/2002 1:33:26 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> gnewell@ameritech.net writes:
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>> Subj:Re: my own Soundboard
>> Date:1/18/2002 1:33:26 PM Pacific Standard Time
>> From:gnewell@ameritech.net
>> Reply-to:pianotech@ptg.org
>> To:pianotech@ptg.org
>> Sent from the Internet
>>
>> Hii Greg
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>
>
>   So sorry bout the name bobble.  The difference between men and boys
> is the amount of there toys. Hey I'm right there with you and use mine
> whenever I can.
>    If any body thinks I'm not havin fun they'd be real wrong. I'm even
> making money at it. Afterall all these years. Life is good
>       Best-- Keep us posted
>    Dale Erwin
>   P.S. when I get my first one edge glued up I'll let you know how it
> went.
>
>
>>
>>   Erwinspiano@AOL.COM wrote:
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>> > .   Hi Terry ,Stephen, Gerg
>>
>>
>> OK, so I finally get the one "g" at the end of my name but now you
>> crossed the letters in between the G's :)
>>
>> >
>> >    The one thing that Stepen did not emphasize is  the importance
>> > of getting the back of the panel very,VERY flat so there are no
>> > voids under your rib joints that would compromise the glue surface.
>> >
>> >     The sanding idea you have is fine . It is amazing how much
>> > flattening that can be accomplished with a variety of sanding
>> > devices.
>> >   Even with finely tuned up low angle plane it is still possible to
>> > get some very ugly tearout. I'm guessing Stephen has more time in
>> > on that one than I do. I'm wondering how he mitigates that.
>> >     By the way I experiemented with surfacing  some long pieces of
>> > spruce(5 to6ft.)
>> >   last night. It ain't so easy. I glued 3 pieces together and got
>> > one perfect joint and one with some very small voids. I'm guessing
>> > I could get it set up with more sophistication if I chose. If you
>> > wish I'll share the rudimentary details later.
>> >    So tell me again why is it that you and Greg are so determined
>> > to spend thousands of dollars in time and money to make one or two
>> > soundboards when you can order a couple premade panels for 1k and
>> > before you learn and refine the REST of the process? There is so
>> > much to juggle.
>>
>>
>> Have toys ..... must play!!!!
>> Seriously though, I'm not figuring at stopping at one or 2 and it
>> just seems like too much money tied up in shipping time and again
>> for each board I desire to do. Just seems illogical to me. All the
>> board manufacturers are doing is edge gluing spruce. I figure i can
>> do that and save a ton of money in the long run. Since I have to
>> attach bridges and ribs anyway, making a board is not that much
>> more.
>>
>> >      Don't get me wrong I've explored and been intrigued by the
>> > panel making thing too and came to the conclusion that for me it's
>> > more expedient and cost effective to order premade panels at least
>> > at this time.
>> >      Best
>>
>>
>> Maybe you're closer and shipping isn't that much for you. I read a
>> post where you said your last order was 10 boards (I think). If your
>> really sure that you'll use them that's really great for you. The
>> things I contemplate buying are for any type of woodwork I may have
>> to do. I still plan on constructing all kitchen and bathroom
>> cabinets for my house (and I use that term loosely) and much of the
>> furniture I will have in it. I'm NOT sure I'll have that many more
>> soundboards to do. I hope I will but that seems so up in the air
>> until I gain the experience I need. Anyway, That's my story and I'm
>> stickin to it.
>> Greg
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Greg Newell
mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net


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