How about Graphite shanks?

[Delwin D Fandrich]

David ilvedson wrote:
> 
> > From:          "Glenn" <rockymtn@sprynet.com>
> > To:            <pianotech@ptg.org>
> > Subject:       How about Graphite shanks?
> > Date:          Thu, 4 Sep 1997 09:56:14 -0600
> > Reply-to:      pianotech@ptg.org
> 
> Actually a fellow her in SF has been working on a graphite
> soundboard design on computer...
> 
> David ilvedson, RPT
> Pacifica, CA


That's been done several times as well. In fact, a few years ago I
believe there was a patent issued on at least one design of graphite
soundboard.  

Before someone brings up the idea of a graphite pinblock, that's been
done as well. And keys. And jacks. And plates. Let's see, have I missed
anything? Probably.

--ddf