Make a soundboard--Measurements

[David Love]

What's the best way to make a shaped caul?

David Love
davidlovepianos@earthlink.net


> [Original Message]
> From: Ron Nossaman <RNossaman@cox.net>
> To: <davidlovepianos@earthlink.net>; Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Date: 10/31/2003 8:06:47 AM
> Subject: Re: Make a soundboard--Measurements
>
>
> >So just how important is it for function, noise, whatever else, that the 
> >ribs fit precisely and snugly in the notch in the rim.  I see all kinds
of 
> >variation on pianos of high quality.
>
> Opinions vary, but mine is that the rim mortise be at least as wide as
(or 
> wider than) and at least as deep as (or deeper than) the rib end. I 
> consider a perfect fit to be of little to no importance either
structurally 
> or tonally.
>
>
> >Dale (and others):  I would be curious to hear your rib crowning
procedure 
> >when you can.
> >
> >David Love
>
> Horizontally laminated with shaped cauls.
>
> Ron N