I wish I could remember what kind of piano it was, but I have seen end-grain butt-jointed flitches in a soundboard panel. I say hoo-ray! (I think it was some sort of finger joint.) If I remember correctly, Del has mentioned some manufacturers doing this as well. But what on earth might that do to the circle of sound?!?!?!?! Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- > >> Epoxy is amazing stuff! > > It certainly is! And if you need better butt joint strength, there's > always finger jointing. Kawai is, after all, using finger jointed scrap > spruce for ribs in certain models, and it works just fine. > Ron N >
This PTG archive page provided courtesy of Moy Piano Service, LLC