> I am unclear on this. If the string tension and the deflection angle are > the same, why the length of the end I am pulling on matter? It doesn't as far as downbearing force matters. It seems you're quite clear on it, which is why I describe bearing in degrees instead of bridge height offset or some undefined linear measurement. >Why would > that change the amount of downbearing force? It wouldn't. Ron N
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