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PostPosted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 1:47 pm 
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He has the raw dimensions in his book and a plan but nowhere can I find what the finished thickness is. Anyone know? Thanks Rich

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:48 pm 
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It's tapered from 1/4" at the string end to 3/8" at the heel. There is an additional half cylinder piece about a half inch from the heel end on the underside that is the fulcrum that actually contacts the top.

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 9:02 pm 
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Keith, thank you!

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