finger joint soundboard

Phillip Ford fordpiano@earthlink.net
Wed, 27 Nov 2002 09:20:17 -0800


On Fri, 22 Nov 2002 18:55:47 -0800 Jack Houweling <JackHouweling@dccnet.com>
wrote:

>    I recently tuned a new Kawai 
> piano. When I observed the
> soundboard I saw finger joints...                                
> 
> Jack

Jack,
Thanks for sharing that.  It certainly is ugly.  I'm not sure I see the point.
 I wouldn't think the load on this joint would be much.  It seems a scarf or a
tongue and groove joint would work as well and be less noticeable.

Phil F



Phillip Ford
Piano Service & Restoration
1777 Yosemite Ave - 215
San Francisco, CA  94124

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