cracks in rim

[Farrell]

Well, yes of course. I was just referring to whatever stresses the rim might 
be subjected to in general - I mean it does hold the soundboard and plate in 
place. But otherwise, yes, good point.

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message ----- 
>> Dean, I think your logic is faulty. /"...they make them with that way, 
>> with the outer rim assembled at the end. That means the inner rim must be 
>> designed to handle all the stress by itself with the outer rim serving 
>> primarily a cosmetic function."/
>>  Whereas I will agree with you that the inner rim /_should_/ be designed 
>> to handle all the stress, I find it illogical to assume that the inner 
>> rim /_must_/ be designed to handle the stress.
>>  Big difference IMHO   ;-)
>>  Terry Farrell
>
> Personally, I'd prefer to have the plate take the stress so neither of the 
> rims had to. I hate it when all that rim supported tension finally wins 
> and folds the piano up.
> Ron N
>