Amen to that!

What if we put unemployed people to work by letting them make accurate copies on mylar by hand just like they made copies of books in the medieval times? It would solve our problem, reduce unemployment and definitely give a touch of historical context to instrument making :-)

Now please excuse me, I have my castle to tend to,

Chris (hopping on my horse direction castle)


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Van: Harpsichords and Related Topics [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Namens David Jensen
Verzonden: dinsdag 6 december 2016 20:22
Aan: [log in to unmask]
Onderwerp: Re: Smithsonian: problem clarified

The business about getting accurate drawings has very much to do with digitization. Plans are nor longer copied via the old and reliable Diazo method. Hence, Hubbard no longer supplies Mylar plans with its kits, as, for instance, the bridge-nut dimensions are incorrect when digitally reproduced. As are all the other dimensions.

Even if one had a functioning Diazo copier, finding Diazo paper would be an issue. So inaccurate digital copies are deemed the best thing in the world, a testament to our great progress as a technological society.

(hopping off soap box)
dpj

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