As long as you have the right hammer, I don't think it matters...does it? ...rolf... David Love davidlovepianos@comcast.net -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Richard Brekne Sent: Monday, October 18, 2004 12:22 PM To: Pianotech Subject: Re: Downbearing - Setting with a loose board This point has bothered me a bit in my first tentative excusions into this world. Just what degree of soundboard deflection is <<optimal>> as it were for a given panel and rib assembly ? Does one simply calculate what the soundboard can tolerate... or does one have some (other) independant criteria for achieving optimal acoustical response ? RicB > While you can certainly pre-load rib crowned and supported boards, you > can't realistically calculate deflections on any of the other types. > > _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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