> If I understand rib tapering theory correctly (and maybe I don't - so > please correct me), the straight tapering that Del and Ron O use is > based on engineering principles that suggest such a design will best > support a centered load more-or-less evenly along the length of the rib > (and allow freedom of movement at the ends). Whereas the constant > thickness rib with the sculpted tapers at the ends lends itself better > to a compression-crowned soundboard where the constant thickness of the > rib will tend to induce development of consistent crown as the panel > hydrates (and allow freedom of movement at the ends). > > I realize there is everything in between also, but isn't that the big > picture? > > Terry Farrell Sounds reasonable enough to me. One system designed to develop crown, the other designed to support it. <G> Ron N
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