Bridge Cap Thickness was RE: baldwind bridge separation

[Ron Nossaman]

> Speaking of bridge caps, is there a maximum advisable thickness for any
> particular reason?  With a laminated cap I don't suppose it matters, but
> what about a non laminated cap?  

I don't suppose it much matters there either.


>One thought occurs to me which is whether
> or not it is necessary for the bridge pins to penetrate through the cap and
> into the root?
> 
> David Love


I don't see why it would be necessary. All the good stuff 
happens at the cap surface. as long as the pin is long enough 
to not put extreme leverage stress on the pin at the cap 
surface, there's no need for the pin to go into the root, or 
be over 3/4 inch long, or bottom out in the hole, etc.
Ron N