<!doctype html public "-//w3c//dtd html 4.0 transitional//en"> <html>   Erwinspiano@AOL.COM wrote: <blockquote TYPE=CITE>.   Hi Terry ,Stephen, Gerg</blockquote> OK, so I finally get the one "g" at the end of my name but now you crossed the letters in between the G's :) <blockquote TYPE=CITE>     The one thing that Stepen did not emphasize is  the importance of getting the back of the panel very,VERY flat so there are no voids under your rib joints that would compromise the glue surface.     The sanding idea you have is fine . It is amazing how much flattening that can be accomplished with a variety of sanding devices.   Even with finely tuned up low angle plane it is still possible to get some very ugly tearout. I'm guessing Stephen has more time in on that one than I do. I'm wondering how he mitigates that.     By the way I experiemented with surfacing  some long pieces of spruce(5 to6ft.)   last night. It ain't so easy. I glued 3 pieces together and got one perfect joint and one with some very small voids. I'm guessing I could get it set up with more sophistication if I chose. If you wish I'll share the rudimentary details later.    So tell me again why is it that you and Greg are so determined to spend thousands of dollars in time and money to make one or two soundboards when you can order a couple premade panels for 1k and before you learn and refine the REST of the process? There is so much to juggle.  </blockquote> Have toys ..... must play!!!! Seriously though, I'm not figuring at stopping at one or 2 and it just seems like too much money tied up in shipping time and again for each board I desire to do. Just seems illogical to me. All the board manufacturers are doing is edge gluing spruce. I figure i can do that and save a ton of money in the long run. Since I have to attach bridges and ribs anyway, making a board is not that much more. <blockquote TYPE=CITE>     Don't get me wrong I've explored and been intrigued by the panel making thing too and came to the conclusion that for me it's more expedient and cost effective to order premade panels at least at this time.      Best  </blockquote> Maybe you're closer and shipping isn't that much for you. I read a post where you said your last order was 10 boards (I think). If your really sure that you'll use them that's really great for you. The things I contemplate buying are for any type of woodwork I may have to do. I still plan on constructing all kitchen and bathroom cabinets for my house (and I use that term loosely) and much of the furniture I will have in it. I'm NOT sure I'll have that many more soundboards to do. I hope I will but that seems so up in the air until I gain the experience I need. Anyway, That's my story and I'm stickin to it.   Greg -- Greg Newell <A HREF="mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net">mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net</A>  </html>