> Installing a plate float system is definitely a nice thing to have for > tweaking bearing after the fact. Precalculating the bridge height > (trigonometry does come in handy sometimes) from a straight string stretched > between the termination points forward and aft also helps as does installing > vertical hitches which can also be adjusted. Calculating the soundboard > deflection (easier on a rib crowned and supported board) also gives more > data with which to ensure the bearing comes out close and helps to prevent > these kind of mishaps. Of course, they are usually represent modifications > to the original which provides a psychological challenge to some--but not > all! > > David Love It's all very easy to argue against - until you're there. Ron N
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