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Keyboard Base Mount

2020-12-04T21:00

I started making a bracket for mounting the base of the keyboard.

I didn't make one of the grooves for the backplate very tight, so I brought it all the way up to offer additional support.

=> Cutting the rabbet (a) | Cutting the rabbet (b) | Cutting the rabbet (c) | Adding a mortise

The mortise will allow this USB port to fit.

=> USB port

And here it is in position.

=> Glue up

I made a similar piece for the front of the keyboard but I didn't take any photos or glue it in yet.

I think a rabbet from underneath may be a better technique to mount the plate.

• It is easy to do
• Less risk of damaging the complex parts
• A groove will show if the dovetails aren't positioned just right
• It allows the backplate to be removed or replaced
• Much easier to apply a finish (paint/shellac) if the plate can be taken away

I will definitely do it this way for the next keyboard I make.

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