Re: [Harp-L] Nails in Combs

[Joe and Cass Leone <leone@xxxxxxxx>]

On Feb 26, 2007, at 2:13 PM, Vern Smith wrote
> This is rationalization BS for the following reasons:
>
> 1. You do not want the reedplates to vibrate with respect to the  
> comb because the collisions with the comb will absorb the  
> vibrational energy of the reeds.
> 2. Screws are better than nails because, for air-tightness,  you  
> want the fasteners to pull the plates and the comb together, even  
> if one or both have to bend slightly to come together.
> 3. Repeated removal and replacement of nails makes them lose the  
> power to pull the plates against the comb.
> 4. You don't need nails under the covers because the cover screws  
> hold the covers and the reedplates down.
> 5. Nails are cheap and easy for the manufacturer but are an  
> abomination for the repair technician.
>
> Sorry for not being able to express a clear, definite opinion on  
> the subject.   ;o)
>
> Vern

Hah, I think you did just fine  (giggle)
smo-joe