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Default Flutes continued

GarageWoodworks wrote:
Interesting note, that in discussing the tapered stopped flutes with
the client, he wanted tapered stopped flutes on both ends of the flute
(Uggghhhh)
I would need a ramp at both ends (go down and then go up a ramp).
Fortunately, I talked him out of it.



If you need a good reason to help talk him out of tapers, altogether....

The idea behind fluted trim is to architecturally imitate Romam columns,
which are not tapered.
http://www.traveladventures.org/continents/europe/images/acropolis03.jpg



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