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4 Construction

4.6 Casework

Like the rest of this site this page is in its infancy.

There are many materials that can be used for casework construction. The materials listed in the following tables are known to have been used by professional makers successfully:

Material

Finishes

Comments

Abachi

 

 

Balsa

 

 

Pine

 

 

 

 

 

Table 4.6.1 Typical Reed Block Materials
 

Material

Finishes

Comments

Aluminium

 

 

Plywood

 

 

Pine

 

 

Spruce

 

 

Table 4.6.2 Typical Sound Board Materials
 

Material

Finishes

Comments

Barunda teak

Wax, or laquer

Expensive soft hardwood from Africa. Click here for picture

European maple

Laquer

 

Sheoak laminated on spruce

 

Sheoak is beautiful looking timber but very heavy

 

 

 

Table 4.6.3 Typical Casework Materials
Accordion in Baruda Teak
Figure 4.6.1 Accordion in Baruda Teak

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