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Terry <BR>
The Stwy D board in my shop measures 6 ft. 8 " from belly rail to inside <BR>
back rim. It's appox. 58'' wide across the belly.<BR>
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Thanks Brian. I kinda figured eight feet might cover it, but I want to be sure. You know, measure twice, cut once! Anyone else out there have the length of a D board??????? I would sure hate to find out that the little rascal is 8' 1" the hard way.<BR>
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Terry Farrell<BR>
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----- Original Message ----- <BR>
From: "Brian Trout" <grandrestorations@yahoo.com><BR>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org><BR>
Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 4:35 PM<BR>
Subject: Re: Soundboard Dimensions<BR>
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> Hi Terry,<BR>
> <BR>
> Since most sheet goods and a fair selection of<BR>
> lumber come in 8' lengths, I might venture to<BR>
> suggest that perhaps 8' might be an appropriate<BR>
> length. Sould accomodate a 'D' board with a few<BR>
> inches left over.<BR>
> <BR>
> I didn't build mine quite that big, but could<BR>
> easily expand it if need be. I think I made mine<BR>
> 6' long and it wouldn't be hard to put on an<BR>
> 'addition' if need be.<BR>
> <BR>
> Good luck,<BR>
> <BR>
> Brian T.<BR>
> <BR>
> <BR>
> --- Farrell <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com> wrote:<BR>
> > I need to build a little soundboard hot box.<BR>
> > Seems a good idea to build one that will<BR>
> > accommodate any anticipated boards. Since I<BR>
> > don't have any Bozie or Fazzie 10-footers<BR>
> > awaiting new boards, I figure a box designed to<BR>
> > accomdate a Steinway D sized board will suffice<BR>
> > for most projects. What is the length and width<BR>
> > of a S&S D board? Thanks.<BR>
> > <BR>
> > Terry Farrell<BR>
> > <BR>
> > <BR>
> <BR>
> <BR>
> =====<BR>
> Brian Trout<BR>
> Grand Restorations<BR>
> 3090 Gause Blvd., #202<BR>
> Slidell, LA 70461<BR>
> 985-649-2700<BR>
> GrandRestorations@yahoo.com<BR>
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