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Originally Posted by Ned Milburn
Frankly, it seems to me that you aren't happy with the fact that Mr. Arnold and I find the 1/4mm gap unfavourable.
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No, it's that bit about it "growing," implying a continuing degradation of the work and the instrument.
And, I reckon I do object to extreme rigidity of opinion about technique when there are so many mitigating factors about repair/restoration work. My world isn't black-and-white, it's full of shades, and decisions get made along the way based on a variety of factors to be sure.
Originality is one factor, but it isn't the only one nor necessarily the primary one in all circumstances.
Of course I don't see the little gap as favorable or desirable. I just find it unnoticeable and appropriate some of the time to allow it.
I, too, fit nuts closely when making new ones - I hope that goes without saying. . .