[pianotech] pin block inserts

David Ilvedson ilvey at sbcglobal.net
Mon Apr 5 10:21:22 MDT 2010


Hey Terry,

Even though that area of the soundboard in your design isn't doing anything, I think I would prefer to see spruce instead of a dark triangle...JMHO...everything looks well done...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Terry Farrell" <mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 4/1/2010 12:47:33 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] pin block inserts


>I forgot to add. I like how the dark panel in the cutoff turned out.  
>The case is veneered in some very nice "flamed" mahogany. I found some  
>veneers very similar and veneered a piece of plywood for the insert.  
>Stained it to match the case.

>I really like working with the panel with the cut-out part cut off. On  
>this soundboard I even cut the fish extra off. Just more compact -  
>easier to rib, etc. - and easier to glue - I can put some nice C- 
>clamps on the cutoff/panel joint.

>Here's how it looks strung.



>I guess you could try something different each time till you find a  
>combo you like!

>Terry Farrell

>On Apr 1, 2010, at 9:27 AM, David Love wrote:

>> Terry:
>>
>> Which piano is that?  I like that look in the bass corner.
>>
>> David Love
>> www.davidlovepianos.com
>>
>>


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