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A. G. Maisey · 9th April 2011, 11:42 PM

Fitting a gonjo is a test of skill with tools, not really so difficult. But achieving a flow from gandhik to gonjo and carving a rondha or greneng is not only evidence of skill with tools, but evidence of understanding. Put it this way:- a competent fitter/machinist, or tool maker working in a factory in Chicago could fit a gonjo as well as, or better than, any great mpu, but he would not have the vaguest idea of what was necessary in the production of a greneng, nor of the required flow from gandhik to gonjo.

Gustav, what do you see as the fault at the gandhik?

Looking at the KK you've drawn in, yes, I guess it might work if the original had had a jenggot.

9th April 2011, 11:42 PM	#7
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,015	Fitting a gonjo is a test of skill with tools, not really so difficult. But achieving a flow from gandhik to gonjo and carving a rondha or greneng is not only evidence of skill with tools, but evidence of understanding. Put it this way:- a competent fitter/machinist, or tool maker working in a factory in Chicago could fit a gonjo as well as, or better than, any great mpu, but he would not have the vaguest idea of what was necessary in the production of a greneng, nor of the required flow from gandhik to gonjo. Gustav, what do you see as the fault at the gandhik? Looking at the KK you've drawn in, yes, I guess it might work if the original had had a jenggot.