Go Bars

[Stan Kroeker]

Ron,

If anyone can have success with this technique, I'm sure it is you,
however, I worry about any glued wood joint that has not been clamped. 
Of course, as  you imply, proper fitting is crucial (we also use the
Spurlock/Bolduc method, Terry) but we also wedge the board up  
>>>slightly<<< which temporarily induces some extra crown during the
shimming process.  This additional radius makes it rather difficult to
encourage the shim to stay put without some clamping.

If Ted Sambell is lurking on the list, he is an authority on wood
species and dimension for go bars.

Regards,

Stan Kroeker
Registered Piano Technician

Ron Nossaman wrote:

> Hi Terry,
> I never needed to clamp them. Using shims at about 7°, they jam when you
> tap them in and stay put just fine with Titebond.
> Happy day.
> 
> Ron N