In this episode we work on the bridges. We set the height of the bridges, drill the bridge pin holes and carve the bridge notches. My years of acting classes really starts to pay off in this episode :).

Today we will be replacing the pinblock. We will cut it to the rough shape of the old block and then sand it to create a tight fit with the plate. Well drill the necessary holes and fit it in the piano so that the plate will sit in exactly the same position as it did with the old pinblock.
 

Today we will finish the soundboard installation by setting the plate height with hard wood dowels and drilling the various holes for the plate bolts and screws. Once that is done, well be ready to get started on the pinblock.
 

 

In episode 4, we see the soundboard get glued back into the piano. First we have to finish prepping the board for installation. This includes putting a finish on the underside as it would be much more difficult afterwards. I also start playing with some fun video effects in this episode.
 

 

A Keep it in Tune miniseries on rebuilding a Baldwin grand piano. In this episode we finish preparing the piano for the new soundboard. Once we receive the new soundboard, we'll do some final fitting. We will locate where the bridges need to go and get them glued on.