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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.

The mortise will allow this USB port to fit.

And here it is in position.

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.