Don't forget the shock absorbers. And for some brands, the schlock absorbers. Alan R. Barnard Off to Chapter Meeting in St. Louis from Salem, MO -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Calin Tantareanu Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 1:18 PM To: Pianotech Subject: Re: (no subject) Seems I had about the same idea for using springs under the bridge :-) And i was convinced I had discovered something new! Calin Tantareanu ---------------------------------------------------- http://calintantareanu.tripod.com ---------------------------------------------------- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sarah Fox" <sarah@graphic-fusion.com> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 4:02 AM Subject: Re: (no subject) > Or how about a ribless laminated soundboard with coil spring supports > (i.e. > made of spring steel) supporting the downbearing beneath the bridges? It > could have a milled core of varying thickness -- thinner at the margins > and > towards the treble (?) to achieve the desired response, and then a finish > laminate could be bonded over that. The core could even be milled into a > dish shape, in the same manner as a violin soundboard. This could all be > easily achieved with CNC machining. > > Lots of possibilities! :-) > > Peace, > Sarah _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.7 - Release Date: 04/12/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.7 - Release Date: 04/12/2005
This PTG archive page provided courtesy of Moy Piano Service, LLC