I now pronounce you Knabe Mingonette (Plastic parts replacement)

[Tom Driscoll]

-----Original Message-----
 
Tom, I merely wanted advice on preventing additional
oxidation, as this tends to mess up the flange screw
threads and decrease the longevity of these quality
instruments.
     Thump
	
Mr. Thump.
	Mess up flange screw threads? How can a steel screw threaded
into an aluminum rail be affected by the powdery stuff on the surface of
the rail? The aforementioned screw may be tightened occasionally and
unless a foreign substance, (water for example) comes in contact with
the screws, the piano will turn to dust before the rail or screws become
a problem. Speaking for myself I'll place my concerns elsewhere.
	
	Tom -puzzled again by Thumper- Driscoll
	

--- Tom Driscoll <tomtuner@comcast.net> wrote:
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> 
> 
> 	My Dear Fellow,
> 	 
> 	 Why would you feel the need to preserve aluminum?
> To my
> experience longevity and serviceability are inherent
> in the material.
> 	Is the powdery white stuff I've seen on its surface
> carcinogenic- hallucinogenic-and Bio-chemically
> resistant to the
> autoclaving process?
> 	Curious mind seeking knowledge.
> 	Tom Driscoll
> 
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