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Author:  violinvic [ Wed Sep 26, 2012 1:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Deflection testing

I want to start doing deflection testing on my tops. Would someone please describe, in detail, the process that you use? Pals, Vic.

Author:  meddlingfool [ Wed Sep 26, 2012 1:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Deflection testing

Heres my way

Two angle iron/aluminum supports, placed exactly 18" apart. Make sure the tops of the bars are flat in line with each other.
Draw an x from corner to corner.
Over the center of the x place your dial gauge.
Place top over angle iron
Add weight
Measure deflection

Author:  Dave Stewart [ Wed Sep 26, 2012 1:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Deflection testing

Vic, a couple of threads just recently talked about this. (You're not talking about violins, are you??)
viewtopic.php?f=10101&t=37774&hilit=Deflection
viewtopic.php?f=10101&t=37822&hilit=Deflection

Author:  violinvic [ Wed Sep 26, 2012 2:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Deflection testing

I should stated that this is for guitar tops.

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