Calling The Experts....When is a Feather an Issue?

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Date: 11/3/2009 2:23:07 PM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 11/3/2009 2:19:04 PM

Author: blingmyring

Is it a bad idea to cover a feather with a prong; would it depend on the feather? Thanks !

One of the experts will probably clarify but I believe it does depend on the feather, sometimes the prong is placed next to the feather rather than directly on it to avoid undue strain.

In general I agree with Loreli.
surface reaching SI or lower feathers that run across the table crown facet junctionss worry me more than those near the girdle. On the pavilion does not worry me unless there is a gap that can fill with dirt.
If I ran a lab I would drop the grade