Laminated ribs

[Delwin D Fandrich]

----- Original Message -----
From: "CalinTantareanu" <calin.tantareanu@mae.ro>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: August 19, 2003 1:53 AM
Subject: Re: Laminated ribs


> Seems to me that a vertically laminated rib would have no deformation
> problems, but you would have to machine its crown, since you can't bend
it
> in a caul.

What do you mean by "deformation problems?" I've been using bent
laminations for ribs for quite a few years now and have yet to encounter
anything I would call a deformation problem.


>
> As for strength, I don't really know. If the glue is strong, a
horizontally
> laminated one should be as strong as a vertical laminated one.
>
>  Calin Tantareanu

They are.

Del