Author: Gordon (NZ)
Date: 2006-04-10 00:20
True. This would mean a conical flare in the bore of the socket, just at the entrance. (This is beneath the reinforcing ring, so compromise of strength would not be an issue). Wobble of the tenon is largely determined by the fit of the TIMBER - tenon to socket, so we would need a matching shape on the tenon.
Unfortunately, in my experience, when manufacturers have incorporated even slight tapers in the tenon and socket, it has made the tenon less secure. And the player can no longer adjust tuning in the centre tenon without making it very wobbly. So...
The socket bore could have a short cylindrical section of larger diameter, followed by the required conical section for smooth entry of the O-ring, followed by the the main, smaller-diameter cylindrical section. The tenon could be made to match. This would solve the wobble issue.
But, isn't cork , as it is used now, sounding a pretty attractive solution? If it ain't broke, don't fix it! Cork is an amazing material, with unique properties.
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