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   roc | Apr 05, 2012 09:56pm | #1

   I haven't actually done this but

   I am thinking spring back.  Make up the core, let it spring, cut it to spec then can veneer it  with out change.

   One could then better control how the veneer relates/aligns at the joints.

   It will be interesting to hear from the people who work this way.

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   donkondra1 | Apr 06, 2012 01:25am | #2

   When working with curved panels in general the panels are usually laminated oversize.

   Once trimmed to size a solid edging can be applied and/or more care can be taken to apply the face veneer without the hassle of manipulating multiple pieces of core material and veneer at the same time.

   Cheers, Don

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   mrossk | Apr 06, 2012 01:11pm | #3

   "The solid edging"= of

   "The solid edging"= of course! I had forgotten about that. A real "Duh!" moment. Thanks.

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   Westchester | Apr 06, 2012 03:31pm | #4

   Veneering

   If you can do it all at once - it's fine - just a different technique.  When I visited the Steinway factory in Queens, NY - they were doing a case bending.  Industrial equipment...... but they bent the case with 9 laminations and the finished veneer - all at one time.

   SA

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   roc | Apr 06, 2012 09:39pm | #5

   Steinway Factory

   For those who would like to see them make up the piano case that Westchester refers to see your NetFlix.  They have it on instant view right now.  See the documentary called 

   Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037

   It is also available on Amazon as a DVD or if you have "Prime" then it is free to watch on instant view there.

   http://www.amazon.com/Note-The-Making-Steinway-L1037/dp/B001P8M9FK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333762504&sr=8-1

   I highly recommend this documentary.