Bridges: Chew on this

[McNeilTom@aol.com]

Jim, et al -

My understanding is that the "proper" way to drill and insert the bridge pins
is so that (thinking of a grand) their bottom ends slant toward the middle of
the bridge.  This seems to be structurally stronger, less likely to split the
bridge material.  Of course this will be more important in some parts of the
bridge than in others, depending on the layout of things, shape and curve of
the bridge, etc.; and it would seem to look nice if the same scheme is used
throughout, even where less critical.

- Tom McNeil -
Vermont Piano Restorations