What's a scarf joint? David Love davidlovepianos@earthlink.net > [Original Message] > From: Ron Nossaman <RNossaman@cox.net> > To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>; <davidlovepianos@earthlink.net> > Date: 5/8/2003 5:17:29 AM > Subject: Re: Making bridges > > > >What are the arguments for and against cutting a bridge out of solid stock > >versus making a laminated one. > > Good arguments, or just arguments? In practice, both work just fine - even > if the laminations are horizontal. My major concerns would be getting a > good scarf joint in the solid bridge, and a good cap on either type. > > > >I know part of the traditional argument is > >the transmission of different frequencies through different hardenesses and > >directions of grain. It seems that some bridges were made of combinations > >of maple and oak veneer to accommodate this particular need. Any truth to > >that? > > > >David Love > > It's true, that is part of the traditional argument. In practice, I'd be > truly amazed if anyone by any measuring means could tell the difference in > performance. I always figured the alternating species laminations were to > make the veneer stack easier to bend, but that didn't seem a sexy enough > reason. I don't know for sure. > > Ron N
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