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Best location of scallop peaks?
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 11:55 am
by Dave Bagwill
I have heard it said that 3" from the rim to the peak of the scallop is optimal. I do however see bracing schemes where that peak is anywhere from 1" to 5" from the rim.
Comments or insights, please!
Re: Best location of scallop peaks?
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 4:16 pm
by TonyinNYC
Ummm....I have no idea.
Re: Best location of scallop peaks?
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:34 pm
by Tim Benware
I've been told and seen some variances in that. Don't know if there is a right answer or it's another "preference" issue.
Re: Best location of scallop peaks?
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:54 pm
by dave d
I think Tony knows more about scallops than he lets on, but he's just being shellfish about sharing.
That's all I got - a pun of the cheapest variety.
Re: Best location of scallop peaks?
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:39 pm
by Dave Bagwill
<groan>
Re: Best location of scallop peaks?
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:00 pm
by ken cierp
I believe Roger Siminoff says to just cut them off -- seems his experiments indicate they serve no purpose.
Re: Best location of scallop peaks?
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:37 am
by Ray Ussery
John Arnold, Wayne Henderson and Martin have or have had a somewhat different opinion on that point if you read the 2nd post below...on the D-18 ...it gives detailed info if we're talking about the same thing....of course in their humble opinion, YMMV Yadda yadda yadda....
Then...I don't know sh.....uhhhhh.... you don't want me polishing your shoes! :>)