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1962 Baldwin SD-6
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The action of the Baldwin SD-6 before being broken down. |
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Piano case before rebuild |
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Plate lettering on the Baldwin |
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The serial number on the Baldwin SD-6 |
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Beginning the restoration process. Careful attention is given to breaking down each piano, as every part must be properly labeled for accurate re-assembly. In this picture, the dampers are being removed and numbered. |
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The old hammers to this Baldwin are very worn, and are definitely in need of replacement. |
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Removing the old strings from the piano. |
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In order to remove the plate for restoring, all of the plate screws have to be loosened and taken out. |
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Aerial view of the old soundboard. |
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Jointing the edges of the Sitka spruce for the new soundboard. |
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Carefully gluing along the edge of the Sitka spruce for the new soundboard. |
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After the glue is applied, each piece is arranged on the soundboard press. |
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Once every piece of spruce is in place, the clamps are quickly attached and tightened down. This enables the glue to properly spread and dry evenly. |
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The template of the new Baldwin SD-6 soundboard, ready to be cut. |
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Sanding the new soundboard. |
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Ready for delivery |
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