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<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT><FONT face=Arial>Well, first of all, I =
never claimed to
be a well-rounded woodworker. I know how to do what I know how to do. =
Ask me to
build a good soundboard and I'm able to do a good job for you. Ask me to =
build a
simple chair and.... well, who knows what you'll get - but I would be =
careful
the first time you try and sit on it. And besides, how much veneering do =
you
think I might have done while rebuilding traditional sailboat
hulls?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I asked an honest question. Less because I =
thought it
would be a good idea to not use veneers, but more-so rather to see some
discussion on the structural benefits of veneers. Pick on someone your =
own size
Joe. ;-)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Terry Farrell</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>From: "Joseph Garrett" <</FONT><A
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>To: <</FONT><A
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 2:32
AM</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Subject: Re: Lid =
construction</FONT></DIV></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><BR><FONT size=2></FONT></FONT></DIV><FONT =
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size=2>> Terry asked: "If the piano is ebony, do you even need
veneers?"<BR>> <BR>> Terry,<BR>> Shame! Shame! Tsk!
Tsk!<G><G> The veneer is not so much for esthetics =
but<BR>> for
panel stability. You, being a wood worker, ya should know that. Must =
be<BR>>
a bit of "premature oldstimers disease".<G><BR>> Joe Garrett, =
RPT,
(Oregon)<BR>> Captain, Tool Police<BR>> Squares Are I<BR>> =
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