[pianotech] Radial rib question

[David Love]

I'm curious how those of you who do radial ribs arrays deal with the fact
that in such a pattern the ribs will be closer together on the bent side of
the case creating somewhat of a differential in stiffness from one side of
the board to the other.  Do you do anything to compensate for that?  I can
see a couple of approaches if it mattered:  First, stop every other rib
somewhat short of the rim on that side; second,  taper the ribs slightly
narrower moving toward the bent side.  Third, ignore it and go to the next
problem.    

 

David Love

www.davidlovepianos.com

 

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