> So, why not flex the panel out, add something to > the wood to resist compression, then take out the > props ? You're a little behind the curve. That was exactly what Del's article on epoxying soundboards is about. >My only concern would be a loss of elasticity > to an increase in crown. Loss of elasticity (increased stiffness) is entirely the point of doing it. It doesn't restore crown. >CA is really, really hard! I > IMAGINE this would favor higher frequency production, > but that's not so bad, as it's usually the treble in > old pianos that gets flaccid. > > Thump CA would likely work just fine. Ron N
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