This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment CAN BE less wasteful. If you are using stock that would otherwise not be = used (cosmetic defects, grain characteristics, etc.), indeed laminated = ribs are less wasteful. However, if you are using nice looking, = beautiful grained, quarter sawn Sitka Spruce (or whatever you are using = in your panels), laminated ribs consume about twice the amount of wood = compared to solid ribs. Thank goodness Del's research, that he so kindly is willing to share, = suggests that grain angle (quarter/flat-sawn) doesn't seem to matter = much in the laminated rib. So yes, for me, I am often using wood that = otherwise would not be used. Terry Farrell ----- Original Message -----=20 SNIP > For ribs, I think it's a no-brainer, if for no other reason than = the=20 > fact that it is LESS WASTEFUL! > Basically..... that's good enough for me. > <G> >=20 > Later, > Guy ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/c3/fb/96/e8/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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