On 10/17/2010 6:31 PM, Terry Farrell wrote: > Ron - what kind of a lead angle are you getting on your notches? By > that, I mean approximately what is the angle (tangent) of the face of > the notch at the top of the notch when it first starts downward from the > bridge top? That make sends? Maybe more accurately stated, what is the > angle made by the bridge top and a tangent to the uppermost portion of > the notch face? Yeah, that's better, I like that. Near as I can tell, about 140°. It cuts about 5mm deep. > Dog-gone fine-looking notches! Better and faster than I can do with a chisel so yea, I think so too. <G> > Have you tried the Steingraber bridge agraffes yet? Nope. >Are you tempted? Sure! I'm always ready to explore. Just need a check. > What do you think of them? Looks like a fine system to me. A lot like the agraffes at least a half dozen folks I know sketched out some time back - only they built 'em where we didn't. One concern I have is that of bridge root height. You lose some in the retrofit. They sure sound good with the cf soundboard though. Ron N
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