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<p>Frank Weston wrote:
<blockquote TYPE=CITE>OK engineers:
<p>The soundboard assembly must withstand a substantial amount of downbearing
<br>force, no matter how it is constructed......</blockquote>
<blockquote TYPE=CITE><i> <b>I know I'm pissing into the wind here,
but there are some pretty</b></i>
<br><b><i>successful manufacturers who agree with me.</i></b>
<p>Frank Weston
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Not in my book Frank. Impressive posting. I look forward to hearing how
folks counter these arguments. <grin>
<br>
<p>On the side of all this.. I have always wondered about something that
perhaps some of you can answer for me. What is "wrong" with the idea of
"heat shaping" a board into crown. Much like boatmakers apply heat and
humidity to bend planks, or for that matter as piano techs do to twist
hammer shanks and the like? Could not a soundboard be crowned and ribbing
in this fashion ? Would it be strong enough ?? Just curious.
<p>Richard Brekne
<br>I.C.P.T.G. N.P.T.F.
<br>Bergen, Norway
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