Case separation or delamination question

[David Skolnik]

At 09:41 AM 03/31/2002 -0600, you (Ron N) wrote:
>This is one of the major problems with this (compression) crowning method, 
>and tonal problems in dry winter conditions are common with this type of 
>board. The tone should improve some just by doing nothing but waiting for 
>the humidity to go up with warmer weather.

And, eventually we're all dead. Well, most of us. Seriously (as opposed to 
death), do you know if any of the manufacturers attempt to control 
production to the point of being able to produce an instrument designed for 
lower humidity?  I've been thinking it would be much easier to work with an 
instrument designed for 20 - 45%, which is the norm for the "working" 
season of most institutions, and deal with the humid season with 
damp-chasers, rather than try to elevate the overall humidity level in a 
large, high ceilinged venue.

> > I am virtually positive that the bearing isn't. (ds)

>That the bearing isn't what?  (RonN)

I meant to say that I was almost certain that the bearing was not positive. 
A poor attempt at humor.



> >  As far as positive on both sides of the bridge...only in my
> > dreams...No, not those, the other ones.

>Ideally, you will want both positive crown and
>positive overall bearing. Positive bearing on the front of the bridge is 
>fairly
>critical, less critical on the back, but overall should be positive - but not
>excessive. Yes, knowing the bearing and it's relationship to crown is
>important.

I'd like to reserve the option to come back to this one after the upcoming 
round of discussion about measuring downbearing.

Thanks  -

David Skolnik