fascinating ... stresses (yes, really!)

I have made it to the half way point on the harp! This is where the stresses really start to build up and this harp has a very different way of holding the two soundboards together. None of us are really sure if it's going to work! The 'inventor' is engineer, Philip Burnley, who came up with a wooden 'spine' to hold the two soundboards but also to give huge strength. Usually though, if you need strength, you lose the elasticity or resonance so it was a bit of a risk. Nevertheless, it beats my 'papermache' using bandage and wood glue! So far the front hasn't moved a millimetre, but the back has 'rounded' ever so slightly ... watch this space!