Monthly Archives: April 2009

Completed the sanding and leveling of the stock for the keytops, using Bolivian Rosewood. Cut 34 heads and 34 tails plus 1 extra-wide tail for the d’’’ key. I now have all of the parts cut out for the keyboard. … Continue reading →

Added a number of details to the CAD drawing of the keyboard to clarify some of the layout steps. This is a time to be as accurate as absolutely possible. Sent a number of questions to Ernie to clarify some … Continue reading →

I spent several hours fabricating more parts: 25 Bolivian Rosewood sharps, 2 arcade blanks, one Maple, one Bolivian Rosewood. I’m still uncertain which combinations of wood to use so I’m fabricating several choices to create some mockups. The comparison of … Continue reading →

I have started to build the keyboard, beginning with the keyframe. I made the stiles and rails for the key frame today. The stiles were made from left-over poplar that used to be bed rails and the rails were made … Continue reading →

Ernie posted part 28 of his series, stringing the instrument and installing the jacks. He uses delrin jacks that he gets from the Instrument Workshop. Today I found for free online “L’Art de toucher le clavecin” by François Couperin (aka … Continue reading →