Laminated ribs.

[Delwin D Fandrich]

----- Original Message -----
From: "gordon stelter" <lclgcnp@yahoo.com>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: May 08, 2003 10:29 AM
Subject: Laminated ribs.


> I wonder if it would be of any value to laminate the
> ribs themselves, at least with one reinforcing
> lamination under the area of most pressure?
>      Has anyone tried this?
>      Thump

I've been using laminated ribs on and off for something over 20 years now.
The crown is put into the rib by pressing them in cauls having one of
several radii.

Del