05-18-2011, 02:01 PM
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Join Date: 10-04-2010
Location: Atlanta GA
Posts: 108
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arnold Schnitzer
Ruben, most luthiers agree that patches with straight edges that parallel the grain lines are not the best idea. There is a good deal of strength along this line, which can contribute to forming a new crack. Hope this is helpful.
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I did not think about that, I have seem many repairs made this way, its does make sence that an
straight grain patch can cause problems, in this case the patch is being feather in all 4 the edges, and its also small.
I suppose next time that If I do an square patch make sure it doesnt align with the grain, or make it oval.
Arnold! Any advise on the bass bar placement ???
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