Make a soundboard--Measurements

[Ron Nossaman]

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>So just how important is it for function, noise, whatever else, that the 
>ribs fit precisely and snugly in the notch in the rim.  I see all kinds of 
>variation on pianos of high quality.

Opinions vary, but mine is that the rim mortise be at least as wide as (or 
wider than) and at least as deep as (or deeper than) the rib end. I 
consider a perfect fit to be of little to no importance either structurally 
or tonally.


>Dale (and others):  I would be curious to hear your rib crowning procedure 
>when you can.
>
>David Love

Horizontally laminated with shaped cauls.

Ron N

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