David McCord Pianos

Build Gallery

Construction photographs of the David McCord 7′5″ semi-concert grand, arranged in filename order. Click any image to enlarge.

1 · Case, soundboard, legs & lyre

Case Construction 1 — Case Construction 11-01

Case Construction 2 — Case Construction 21-02

Case Construction 3 — Case Construction 31-03

Case Construction 4 — Case Construction 41-04

Case Construction 5 — Case Construction 51-05

Case Construction 6 — Case Construction 61-06

Soundboard Glue In 1 — Soundboard Glue In 11-064

Soundboard Glue In 2 — Soundboard Glue In 21-065

Case Cheek Mahogany — Case Cheek Mahogany1-07 · July 24, 2015

Case New Keybed — Case New Keybed1-08

Case New Leg Plates — Case New Leg Plates1-10 · August 7, 2015

Underside 2 — Underside 21-111

Legs Glue Up — Legs Glue Up1-13 · July 29, 2015

Legs, 3 New — Legs, 3 New1-15 · August 8, 2015

No Such Thing As Too Many Clamps — No Such Thing As Too Many Clamps1-155

Mahogany Plywood Outer Layer — Mahogany Plywood Outer Layer1-16

Lyre Early — Lyre Early1-17

Lyre Almost Done — Lyre Almost Done1-18

Underside — Underside1-20

McCord Piano — McCord Piano1-25 · July 17, 2026

2 · Keyframe

Keyframe 1 — Keyframe 12-01

Keyframe 2 — Keyframe 22-02

Keyframe 3 — Keyframe 32-03

Keyframe 4 — Keyframe 42-04

Keyframe 6 — Keyframe 62-06

Keyframe 7 — Keyframe 72-07

3 · Key plank

Key Plank 1 — Key Plank 13-01

Key Plank 2 — Key Plank 23-02

Key Plank 4 — Key Plank 43-04

Key Plank 5 — Key Plank 53-05

Keys Layout — Keys Layout3-06

Drill Front Rail — Drill Front Rail3-07

Keys Balance Rail Drill Setup — Keys Balance Rail Drill Setup3-08

Keys Backcheck Blocks — Keys Backcheck Blocks3-21

4 · Keys

Keys First Cut — Keys First Cut4-01

Cut Keys 3 — Cut Keys 34-015

Keys First Cut — Keys First Cut4-02

Keys Partially Cut 3 — Keys Partially Cut 34-03

Keys All Cut 4 — Keys All Cut 44-04

Keys Front Rail Pins — Keys Front Rail Pins4-6

Keys Drill Capstan — Keys Drill Capstan4-07

Start Capstan Drilling 1 — Start Capstan Drilling 14-075

Keytops 2 — Keytops 24-10

Keys Near Completion 2 — Keys Near Completion 24-15

5 · Key recess

Route Key Recess 1 — Route Key Recess 15-18

6 · Action

Action Rails — Action Rails6-01

Hammer Rail 1 — Hammer Rail 16-015

Drill Hammer Rail — Drill Hammer Rail6-02

Let Off Rail — Let Off Rail6-03

Action End View — Action End View6-04

Action — Action6-06 · July 19, 2026

Bass Damper Guide Rail 1 — Bass Damper Guide Rail 16-15

Damper Guide Rail 1 — Damper Guide Rail 16-15

Renner Damper Lifters 1 — Renner Damper Lifters 16-17