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272546 james bennett <jlb5542@g...> 2021‑01‑11 Re: Scrapping a piano tomorrow
The piano yielded some very nice ebony keys (based on uniformly color
throughout), ivory keys, several 3x3 timbers of 4 foot length and several
3x3 odds and ends of the tightest, high count grain wood I've ever seen.
I'll get back with a count and photo. Used hand tools in the disassembly,
and found very little joinery beyond butt joints, glue and LOTS of slotted
screws. Initially, a little bit of disappointment in the craftsmanship, but
on reflection, the strength of the assembly supporting the soundboard/harp
included what appeared to be shopmade "plywood", all butt joints were tight
fitting, glue joints survived 100+ years for glue ups, etc, so feeling a
little guilt about the salvage, but all an all an interesting lesson. Thank
you to everyone for your comments, very informative.

James

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