removing soundboard intact

[buckscott at juno.com]

Ok, for all those with head-cocked-to-the-side disease, here is the
background:

Out of pure altruism, I donated an Everett grand to our chapter, for the
purpose of helping everyone learn with some hands on rebuilding
experience.  Aside from the fact that I have done most of the work, we
have managed to learn much, but have accumulated a fair amount of cost in
the process.  We intend to sell the piano when it is finished, and donate
any profit to the chapter.  Ergo, we are still trying to keep the cost
down, hence not replacing the soundboard (it has a few cracks, we can
handle that).  However, the bridges are pretty gnarly.  They are not
laminated, and at some places have cracked more than 3/4" down.  Add to
that my nonexistent bridge capping skills, and you have a replacement
looming on the horizon.  I am open to suggestions, if you want to fire
away...

Scott