In a message dated 05/04/04 1:19:56 PM, DeanMay@PianoRebuilders.com writes: << Ron: In pianos having plates with no horn, there's no connection between the plate and the beams. The plate holds the string tension, not the beams. >> Hmmmmmm coming in late to the discussion.......has anyone mentioned nose bolts??? Aren't nose bolts fastened into beams??? Isn't that a connection? Don't 'most' pianos have nosebolts?? Have I missed something?? If so...just ignore my questions. :-) Jim Bryant (FL) p.s. Del the 'Bell' was put on some pianos to give us something to discuss when the internet was invented!! ;-)
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