David Love wrote: > As I start to undertake this process I have been thinking about this and > how it might be done easily. My thought was to first make a template out > of masonite once the board is removed. To do this lay a sheet of masonite > over the top of the rim. Trace a line around the outside of the case. > Since the case has uniform thickness, you will need to retrace the line > spaced at the thickness of the case inside the original scribed line. Take > off an extra 1/8 " which will allow for 1/16" clearance all around. Cut > out the masonite form which can now be used as a template for all similar > models. Use the form to cut the panel to the right shape and size. Make > the ribs and set them into the existing notches in the rim. Lay the panel > over the ribs and mark on the board the placement from underneath. Then > glue them on. Comments? > The original soundboard (if handled properly) is an excellent template for many things (rough panel shape, rib placement and rib scallop dimensions). Making a universal template doesn't work too well since the shape of the rim can vary quite a bit from piano to piano. John Hartman RPT John Hartman Pianos [link redacted at request of site owner - Jul 25, 2015] Rebuilding Steinway and Mason & Hamlin Grand Pianos Since 1979 Piano Technicians Journal Journal Illustrator/Contributing Editor [link redacted at request of site owner - Jul 25, 2015]
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