[pianotech] New Quiz - Wood Threads

[Joseph Garrett]

 BINGO! We have a winner!
Now, why Hickory? Well, it takes threading very well and in the process does not "chip out" like other hardwoods. It's my belief that Hickory is somewhat self-lubricating when it is cut/planed/threaded. The material takes on a very slippery/shiny appearance when cut with sharp tools. The other reason is that it is the very best wood resistant to Sheer! (think about it in terms of legs for a square grand which usually weighs in at around 1000 pounds. You can move one of them puppies on it's castors in a sideways direction, w/o ripping the legs off. Can;t do that with most of the systems on regular grands in that weight class.<G>)
Regards to all who guessed and Giant Kudos to Paul!
joe

Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain of the Tool Police
Squares R I


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Subject: Re: [pianotech] New Quiz - Wood Threads


I had a couple of Chickering legs turned for me several years ago for the threading, and if I'm not mistaken, or suffering from early dementia, he used hickory. Can that be possible?

P

In a message dated 2/4/2011 10:44:14 P.M. Central Standard Time, joegarrett at earthlink.net writes:
Ron said: 
"I was thinking split resistance (threads) would be as important as 
strength. Talking firewood, elm wins.

How about Osage orange (hedge)?"

Ron,
You're in the right frame of mind, but not the correct answer.<G>


Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain of the Tool Police
Squares R I
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