----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Nossaman" <RNossaman@KSCABLE.com> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: September 06, 2001 9:09 PM Subject: Re: structural members > >1) What kind of strut organization is most desirable? Is a fan better > >generally or worse than a post and beam? How would I determine which is > >more appropriate? > > Since the plate is doing the work of containing the string tension, my call > is that the bracing underneath is to stiffen the rim as is possible, and > provide anchors for nose bolts. Mindful of this, I'd position them accordingly. --------------------------------------------------- Andy, After my earlier response to your query I was reminded of the non-descript grand piano I rebuilt many years ago that did have a plate horn and wedge mechanism at the bass/tenor break. It did not, however, have any bellybracing to back it up. In this case a couple of supporting bellybraces butting up against the back of the bellyrail were in order. You might want to check. Del
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