Soundboard shims via Spurlok method

[Greg Newell]

Thanks for this being one of many tips from you! I love it when you guys share
this stuff!

Greg

Joseph Garrett wrote:

> Greg,
> No. I install the shims with epoxy. The epoxy I use is from the Lord
> Corporation, Erie PA, # E-552 A & B. It has a color and will stick to
> vertical surfaces. I also use it to bed pin blocks and filling the cracks in
> my shop cement floor. :-)
> I mask the edges of the cracks, insert shims with epoxy and weigh down with
> coffee cans full of tuning pins, (Plastic top on the bottom). When the epoxy
> is half set, I remove the masking tape. This epoxy fills well, sands nice
> and blends with the soundboard. I've been using this epoxy for many years.
> It has a 2 year shelf life. I discovered it when I was working with Del.
> (Actually, Del was the discoverer.) From time to time, I've tried other
> types, but like this the best.
> Regards,
> Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Greg Newell" <gnewell@ameritech.net>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 9:19 PM
> Subject: Re: Soundboard shims via Spurlok method
>
> > 4/30/2001 7:37:12 AM, "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett@earthlink.net> wrote:
> > Joe,
> > Thank you for the post. I have been contemplating using shims where it can
> easily be seen and epoxy everywhere else.
> > Is this similar to what you are doing?
> >
> > Greg
> >
> >
> > >Greg,
> > >I use a combination of shims and epoxy. Cosmetically ok and structurally
> > >sound.
> > >regards,
> > >Joe Garrett
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: "Greg Newell" <gnewell@ameritech.net>
> > >To: "Pianotech forum" <pianotech@ptg.org>; "Master Piano Tech"
> > ><mpt@talklist.com>; "College and University Technicians" <caut@ptg.org>
> > >Sent: Monday, April 30, 2001 12:58 PM
> > >Subject: Soundboard shims via Spurlok method
> > >
> > Greg Newell
> > Greg's Piano Forté
> > 12970 Harlon Ave.
> > Lakewood, Ohio 44107
> > 216-226-3791
> > mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net
> >
> >

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Greg Newell
Greg's Piano Forté
12970 Harlon Ave.
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
216-226-3791
mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net