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  1. ErnieM

    Harpsichord Project Part 9 - Building the Registers

    Hi all, What's a register? Take a look at this photo. The player presses down on the front end of the key (not shown). The rear end of the key rises. Sitting on the rear end of the key is the jack which, of course, also rises. It’s path is guided by the lower and upper registers...
    • ErnieM
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    • building harpsichord part project registers
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: "How To" Forum
  2. ErnieM

    Harpsichord Project Part 8 - The Case is Finished at Last

    Hi all, In Part 7 we installed the Belly Rails, Lower Braces, and some case moldings and runners. Now we will install the Upper Braces, pinblock support bracket, and construct and temporarily install the pinblock. This will conclude the construction of the case. Let’s get started...
    • ErnieM
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    • case finished harpsichord part project
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: "How To" Forum
  3. ErnieM

    Harpsichord Project Part 7 - The Lower Braces

    Hi all, In this Part we will add interior braces that will stiffen the case and make it strong enough to withstand the tension of the 102 strings that we will soon install. We’ll be adding two sets of interior braces – the upper braces and the lower braces. In addition we’ll add a front case...
  4. ErnieM

    Harpsichord Project Part 6 - Case Sides

    Hi all, It’s been 10 days since we started the Harpsichord Project (it seems longer than that to me and probably to you too). I’m trying to keep my posts current with the work so that my mind is still able to remember what I do well enough to attempt to describe it (no guarantees here, for...
  5. ErnieM

    Harpsichord Project Part 5 - Case Bottom

    Hi all, The type of instrument we are building requires the case sides to sit ON TOP of the case bottom so the next component we need to build is the Bottom of the case. It would be easier to build the Bottom out of ½” plywood but, for tonal reasons, we can’t. Instead, we will build the Bottom...
  6. ErnieM

    Harpsichord Project Part 4 - The Case (Bentside)

    Hi all, It’s finally time to start building the harpsichord case. The diagram shown below labels five of the six parts that make up the shell of the instrument. This diagram, which I did using Sketchup, is not the instrument we are building but the names of the case parts are the same. The...
  7. ErnieM

    Harpsichord Project Part 3 - Keyboard con't.

    Today we have to make some sharps and glue them on. Then we will do some preliminary key spacing. Here we go. Our sharps ( equivalent to the black keys on a piano ) will be glued to the front of each sharp key. The sharps are 2 ¾” long and 7/16” high. We will need 21 of them for this...
    • ErnieM
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    • cont harpsichord keyboard part project
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: "How To" Forum
  8. ErnieM

    Harpsichord Project Part 2 - Keyboard con't.

    Hi all, In Part 1 we built the keyboard blank and keyframe. In Part 2 we will cut the keys apart and fit the keys on their corresponding pins on the keyframe. Cutting the keys apart on a bandsaw is quite stressful in that the keys are not straight and the cuts must be made freehand. Any shaking...
    • ErnieM
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    • cont harpsichord keyboard part project
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: "How To" Forum
  9. ErnieM

    Harpsichord Project Part 1 - Keyboard

    I like to start by building the keyboard first because it requires very small tolerances and, therefore, the highest level of concentration. Doing this first, before my mind turns to mush, has worked well for me. While I have already had a full-sized plan printed, at this point I am taking...
  10. jonnyfontaine

    to cut or not to cut, part deux

    ok... this time i am writing to see if it is better to cut dried wood, or leave it in it's current state untill ready to use? i have some 8/4 and 6/4 slabs that are about 8" wide and 24" long, and they will eventually be resawn into bookmatched pieces and i sometimes get too antsy and wanna see...
  11. DaveO

    Senior Moderator part deux

    I would like to formally announce that Tracy (newtowood) has been successfully conned into accepting the role of Senior Moderator:cool:. Tracy was chosen for this position because he has done an exemplary job as a Moderator and has really shown the the commitment and spirit needed for this...
  12. Bas

    WW cl@ss - fliptop cabinet part 5: Installing the drawer, casters and supports

    Fliptop cabinet part 1 Fliptop cabinet part 2 Fliptop cabinet part 3 Fliptop cabinet part 4 Nothing complicated in this part, basically finishing up the drawer and supports to get ready for trimming the edges. Installing the drawer Installing a single drawer is not that difficult...
    • Bas
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    • cabinet casters cl@ss drawer fliptop installing part supports
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: General Woodworking
  13. Bas

    WW cl@ss - fliptop cabinet part 4: Building the drawer

    Fliptop cabinet part 1 Fliptop cabinet part 2 Fliptop cabinet part 3 Making the drawer parts If this is your first drawer, you may be somewhat intimidated by the use of slides. I certainly was. Before you start making the drawer, make sure you have the slides in hand. I purchased a set from...
  14. Bas

    WW cl@ss - fliptop cabinet part 3: Building the rotating platform

    Fliptop cabinet part 1 Fliptop cabinet part 2 Making the platform parts Surprisingly, building the platform is the easy part in this project. Trim the platform shelves by 1/8” down to 20 7/8”. This will give you 1/16” of clearance on either side, enough for the washers that will be used as...
    • Bas
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    • building cabinet cl@ss fliptop part platform rotating
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Woodworking
  15. Bas

    WW cl@ss - fliptop cabinet part 2: Building the carcass

    Fliptop cabinet part 1 Note: This is cabinet making 101. If you’ve ever made a bookcase, this is pretty straightforward, but I decided to err on the side of caution and add a lot of detail. Cutting the panels and joints The first step is cutting the plywood panels to size. You...
  16. Bas

    WW cl@ss - fliptop cabinet part 1: Measurements & Material list

    Pictures of the completed stand Preamble to this WW class The measurements for this project are more of a guideline, since you will have to tailor it to your tools and preferences. See diagram 1 below. Diagram 1 I measured the width of my miter saw, added ½”, and determined the...
    • Bas
    • Thread
    • cabinet cl@ss fliptop list material measurements part
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: General Woodworking
  17. R

    Delta Tech Support - Part 1

    Several weeks ago I asked for advice on aligning the blade in my Delta Hybrid table saw.:icon_scra After many scraped nuckles, bruises, and not a few strong words, I took toolferone's advice and called Delta. I dropped it off at their service center on Capital Ave 2 weeks ago. Today I...
    • RayH
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    • delta part support tech
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Reviews
  18. SteveColes

    Changes in Photo Gallery Part 2

    I've basically finished what I considered the high priority changes for the Photo Gallery. They consisted of several areas. The Menu under a full size photo has been changed from icons to to the traditional type of menu and the wording has been changed to help people understand what they...
  19. Jim M.

    Needed: Bosch 1/4 sheet sander part

    Does anybody have a dead Bosch 1297DK 1/4 sheet sander? :eusa_pray I need one of the screws that holds the pad on the bottom. Noticed today that it was missing and I can't seem to find a replacement local. Shoot me a PM if you can help. Thanks, Jim
  20. SteveColes

    Changes in Admin and mods expectations -part II

    I have beat my head against the wall with this. I guess I really don't think, we will find enough people that have both the time and desire to fulfill all of the admin, special admin & site programmer positions. However, there are several "good" ideas in the document. Advisory Panel Site...

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